Methi Pakoda

Pakoda / Pakora is a fried snack made with gram flour, also known as Pakodi in Telugu. These are crispy outside, medium soft inside and can be made with different veggies. Each part of India has their own version of making, which results in a slight variation of form and taste. Methi pakora is one such variation.

These are so addictive tea time snack that not many can avoid or restrict from having them just once. There are few food joints / shops that are dedicated to making only pakodas. One such shop that I recently came across is ‘pakoda factory’. Aah what a name!

Addition of little rava, gives a very nice, crispy texture to pakodas.

Ingredients

1 cup packed methi leaves, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely sliced
4-5 tbsp besan / chick pea flour
½ tsp ajwain / carom seeds
½ tsp red chili powder
1 green chili, finely chopped
salt to taste
oil for deep frying

Method

• In a bowl, add methi leaves, sprinkle some salt over and let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Add rest of the ingredients, except oil, and mix everything well. If needed add water tablespoon at a time and mix to a medium soft dough.
• Heat oil for deep frying, drop the mixture making small dumplings into the hot oil. (Adjust the heat)
• Fry the pakodas till golden color (do not brown them)
• Drain them onto a paper towel and serve with tomato ketchup or any of your favorite chutney.