Methi Na Gota Recipe | Gujarat's Famous Methi Pakode with Tips | मेथी के पकोड़े | Chef Sanjyot Keer

chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Quinoa flour adds protein while all-purpose flour is more affordable.

fenugreek leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach offers similar nutrition, while cabbage is budget-friendly.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Oat flour is nutritious, and cornstarch helps with crispiness.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and less expensive.

Sift 2 cups of besan and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda together in a large sieve to remove lumps.

Add 2 tablespoons of fine rava to the sifted mixture.

Gradually add 3/4 cup to 1 cup of water while whisking to make a lump-free thick batter.

Let the batter rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

Chop 1 cup of fenugreek leaves coarsely and set aside.

In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup of besan with 2 cups of water, adding water gradually to avoid lumps.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, salt, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar to the besan mixture for curry and mix well.

Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a deep vessel, add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds, a little asafoetida, some curry leaves, and 2 chopped green chilies.

Pour the besan mixture into the hot oil and stir continuously until it thickens, then add lemon juice and set aside.

After resting, add the chopped fenugreek leaves, chopped coriander leaves, 3-4 finely chopped green chilies, 2 inches of finely chopped ginger, 1 tablespoon of coarsely ground coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon of crushed carom seeds, 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar to the batter and mix well.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of hot oil to the batter and mix to keep the fritters moist.

Once the batter is ready and the oil is hot, shape the fritters and drop them into the hot oil to fry until golden brown.

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