Methi Na Gota
Methi Na Gota / Methi Pakoda stands out as a beloved Gujarati tea-time treat, making it one of the most authentic snacks in Gujarati cuisine.
Ingredients
- Chickpea flour / Besan – 2 ½ cup
- Fresh washed and roughly chopped methi / Fenugreek leaves – 1 ½ cups
- Chopped green onions – 1 cup
- Chopped cilantro / coriander – ½ cup
- Ginger Garlic and green chili paste – 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric – ¼ tsp
- Red chili powder – ½ tbsp Use according to your spice level
- Sugar – 1 tbsp
- Sooji / semolina / Rawa – 2 tbsp
- Baking soda – ¼ tsp
- Lemon juice – 1 tsp
- Oil for batter – 2 tbsp
- Oil for frying
- Water – 1 cup Might require more, depending on the quality of flour
Instructions
- Take a bowl, add besan / chickpea flour, sooji, methi, green onion, cilantro, ginger-chili-garlic paste, salt, turmeric powder, chili powder and sugar. Mix well.
- Add oil. Now Add water little by little in the mixture. Give it a good mix. Make sure no lump. It should be thick not watery. Otherwise, your gota will come out very oily.
- When you are ready for frying, add baking soda and squeeze lemon juice over baking soda. Give it a mix.
- Heat oil in the deep pan over medium flame. Once oil is hot enough, drop small balls in oil using hand. Fry them on medium heat until all sides are golden brown.
- Remove them on paper towel.
- Methi Na Gota is ready. Serve them with Green Chutney, kadhi, sweet chutney or tea.
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1g
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