Methi Pakoras
This recipe is a popular South Indian snack that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu. Methi leaves add a unique flavor and aroma to the pakoras.
Ingredients
Main
- methi leaves — 0.5 cup (chopped)
- Sunflower Oil (optional) (whole)
- Rice Flour (Fine Steamed - South Grade) — 0.25 cup (ground)
- Coriander Seeds — 0.5 tbsp (ground)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- ajwain — 0.5 tsp (ground)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
- Gram Flour — 1 cup (ground)
- Turmeric Powder — 0.25 tsp (ground)
Tempering
- Asafoetida — 0.25 tsp (ground)
Method
- To begin making the Methi Pakoras, sieve both the flours-besan & rice flour together with salt.
- Add a ladle of hot oil (heated separately for 1 minute) and gently mix with a spoon.
- Now add the methi leaves, salt, red chilli powder, hing, turmeric powder, ajwain and coriander seeds and mix well.
- Methi leaves would leave out water in 2-3 mins.
- Add water very slowly and make a thick batter.
- Once it is done, adjust the spice and salt according to your taste.Pour the rest of the oil in a pan on medium flame.
- Once it is hot enough, use a greased spoon or wet hands to drop small pakoras (or bite sized pieces) into the hot oil.
- Be sure not to overcrowd the frying pan (or kadai).Fry on medium heat turning the batch over in the oil occasionally.
- Fry till golden brown and drain the pakoras on the kitchen towel.Fry the rest of the pakoras similarly.Serve the Methi Pakoras with hot Masala Chai or Papaya Banana smoothie.
Common questions
- Methi Pakoras ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- मेथी पकौड़े ko English mein Methi Pakoras likhte hain.
- Ek plate Methi Pakoras mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 142 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 50 min lagta hai — 20 min taiyari, 30 min pakana.