For The Methi Pakodas (makes 10)

1/4 cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves (methi)

1/2 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp fruit salt

salt to taste

Other Ingredients

2 cups whisked sour curds (khatta dahi)

2 tsp besan (Bengal gram flour)

1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste

2 cups cooked rice (chawal)

salt to taste

2 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

a pinch asafoetida (hing)

6 curry leaves (kadi patta)

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

For The Garnish

1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)