Methi Na Gota
Methi na gota or methi pakora is a traditional Gujarati snack. This is one of many recipes by my Mom that everyone loves.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup chick pea flour besan
- 1/2 cup semolina flour rava/sooji
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 cup fenugreek fresh methi washed and chopped
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder lal mirch
- 1/2 tsp coarsley crushed black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin coriander powder dhana jeeru powder (.5 tsp cumin powder and .5 tsp coriander powder if you don't have a blend already)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Mix flour, spices and methi together
- Then add yogurt, water and mix. Let sit 30 minutes
- Heat oil for deep frying. Add baking soda to mixture and mix. Once heated, take 3 tablespoon hot oil and mix into gota batter.
- Fry on both sides until golden brown (1-2 minutes on each side)
- Remove from oil and place on bowl/plate lined with a paper towel
- Serve with green chutney and chai!
Notes
This makes about 40 gotas/pakoras. Divide the recipe by 1/2 if you want a smaller batch.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 12mg