Methi Na Gota - Gujarati Fenugreek Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120g) gram flour (besan) 1 cup (120g) gram flour (besan)
• 1/4 cup (30g) rice flour 1/4 cup (30g) rice flour
• 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves, finely chopped 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing) 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon yogurt 1 tablespoon yogurt
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying Oil for deep frying

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 22g, 2g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 0.8g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, ginger paste, garlic paste, yogurt, and salt.
2. 2.
   Add the finely chopped fenugreek leaves to the bowl and mix well to form a thick batter.
3. 3.
   Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat.
4. 4.
   Drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil using a spoon or your fingers.
5. 5.
   Fry the fritters until they turn golden brown and crispy.
6. 6.
   Remove the fritters from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
7. 7.
   Serve hot with tamarind chutney or green chutney.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Fenugreek leaves — Ensure that the fenugreek leaves are fresh and finely chopped for the best flavor and texture in the fritters.

Tips & Tricks

• For extra crispiness, you can add a tablespoon of hot oil to the batter before frying.
• If you prefer a spicier version, increase the amount of red chili powder according to your taste.
• Serve the Methi Na Gota immediately after frying to enjoy the best texture.

Serving advice

Methi Na Gota is best served hot as a snack or appetizer. Arrange the fritters on a platter and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve alongside tamarind chutney and green chutney for dipping.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, serve Methi Na Gota on a traditional Indian-style platter or a wooden serving board. Sprinkle some chaat masala on top for an extra burst of flavor and garnish with a few lemon wedges.