Methi Pakoda Video by Tarla Dalal

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Methi Pakoda Video. Sometimes, bitterness is beautiful, and methi is a perfect example of this. Its mildly bitter taste and irresistible aroma unfailingly delight the palate, whether it is added to a subzi, 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 Methi Pakodas. This tongue-tickling treat is just perfect to have with a cup of hot tea in the evening. Enjoy other nice snacks like Yam Fritters and Bread Fritters .

Recipe Description for Methi Pakoda, Methi Pakora, Methi Bhajiya

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients

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

Method

For methi pakoda

To make {span class="bold1"}methi pakoda{/span}, combine all the ingredients and ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using your hands.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and drop small spoonful of the mixture, a few at a time into the hot oil and deep-fry on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
Serve the {span class="bold1"}methi pakoda{/span} immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.

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