Methi Pakoda, Methi Pakora, Methi Bhajiya
by Tarla Dalal
methi pakoda recipe | Indian methi pakora | methi bhajiya | methi fritters | with 20 amazing images.
methi pakoda recipe | Indian methi pakora | methi bhajiya | methi fritters is a quick fix snack which embraces basic ingredients, yet is an heavenly culinary experience. Learn how to make Indian methi pakora.
Sometimes, bitterness is beautiful, and methi is a perfect example of this. It's mildly bitter taste and irresistible aroma unfailingly delight the palate, whether it is added to a sabzi, roti, pulao or pakoda. In this amazing recipe, which is a hot-seller at some of the roadside food stalls in Mumbai, methi is combined with besan and a couple of other apt ingredients to make crunchy, flavour-packed and aromatic Indian methi pakora.
Though methi is the highlight of this snack, generous amount of fresh coriander is an additional flavour boost. These tongue-tickling methi bhajiya is just perfect to have with a cup of hot tea in the evening. Enjoy other nice snacks like Yam Fritters and Bread Fritters.
Tips to make methi pakoda. 1. You can use 2 tbsp of rice flour in the batter for the extra crispiness. 2. You can add mashed riped banana to the batter to make Methi Kela Dapka. It also balance outs the flavour of methi. 3. We recommend you to serve the crispy methi pakodas immediately.
Enjoy methi pakoda recipe | Indian methi pakora | methi bhajiya | methi fritters | with step by step photos.
Methi Pakoda, Methi Pakora, Methi Bhajiya recipe - How to make Methi Pakoda, Methi Pakora, Methi Bhajiya
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Makes 3 servings
For Methi Pakoda
3/4 cup chopped fenugreek (methi)
1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
a pinch of baking soda
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
For Serving With Methi Pakoda
green chutney
tomato ketchup
For methi pakoda
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what is methi pakoda made of?
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Methi pakoda recipe | Indian methi pakora | methi bhajiya | methi fritters, is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 3/4 cup chopped fenugreek (methi), 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour), 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), a pinch of baking soda, salt to taste and oil for deep-frying. See the below image of list of ingredients for methi pakoda.
how to make batter for methi pakoda
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To make methi pakoda recipe | Indian methi pakora | methi bhajiya | methi fritters, in a deep bowl, add 3/4 cup chopped fenugreek (methi).
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Add 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add a pinch of baking soda.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add ½ cup of water.
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Mix it well using hands to form a batter.
how to make methi pakoda
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Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Drop small spoonful of the mixture into the hot oil, a few at a time.
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Deep fry on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Drain on absorbent paper.
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Serve methi pakoda recipe | Indian methi pakora | methi bhajiya | methi fritters, immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.
tips to make methi pakoda
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You can use 2 tbsp of rice flour in the batter for the extra crispiness.
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You can add masehd riped banana to the batter to make Methi Kela Dapka. It also balance outs the flavour of methi.
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We recommend you to serve the crispy methi pakodas immediately.
| Energy | 213 cal |
| Protein | 11.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.5 g |
| Fiber | 9.1 g |
| Fat | 3.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 372.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 82.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 67.1 mg |
| Iron | 3.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 78.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 187.9 mg |
| Sodium | 46.9 mg |
| Potassium | 414.9 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
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Crispy ,soft and tasty pakodas.