Gujrat : Methi Na Gota

A tasty snack from the state of Gujrat . Perfect with a cup of hot masala tea on winter or rainy evening .

Ingredient

  • Besan (Chick pea Flour ) - 2 cup 
  • Semolina - 2 Table Spoon 
  • Fenugreek leaves -  2 cup , cleaned and finely chopped 
  • Coriander leaves -  1/2 cup 
  • Oil to fry ( 250 ml )
  • Water - 1 cup

Spices

  • Black Peppercorn whole- 1 tea spoon roughly crushed
  • Coriander seeds - 1 tea spoon roughly crushed 
  • carom seeds - 1 tea spoon 
  • Jaggary - 1 table spoon
  • Coconut grated - 1 table spoon
  • Green chili -  chopped - 1 table spoon 
  • Salt to taste 
  • Baking powder - 1 tea spoon
  • Soda - 1 tea spoon
  • Turmeric - 1 tea spoon 

Method

  • In a bowl take 1/2 cup water and 1 table spoon oil and whisk 
  • Add all spices and whisk ( add baking powder and soda at end) 
  • Add Fenugreek leaves and coriander leaves 
  • Add Semolina and besan 
  • Slowly add water and keep mixing to make a thick batter 
  • Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer 
  • Drop small balls ( say one tea spoon size )  .  These will puff up  in 5-6 minutes .  
  • Take out and drain excess oil on paper towel 
  • Serve with Hot Tea

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