Methi na Gota

Methi na Gota is a traditional Gujarati deep-fried snack made using fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), gram flour (besan), and spices. These fritters are often served hot with green chutney, fried green chilies or hot cup of tea, especially during winter or festive occasions.

The word “Gota” refers to the small round dumpling or drop-like shape of the snack, which is dropped into oil to fry. Traditionally made during winter, as methi is in season and considered warming for the body according to Ayurveda.

Methi na Gota is one of the famous street food in Gujarat. You will find this on the menu of any snack (farsan) store. These are super quick and easy to make. They are soft on the inside and a little crispy on the outside.

Here I am sharing easy Methi na Gota recipe with step by step instructions and video. These delicious gota makes the perfect appetizer for any party or potluck. This recipe is perfect rainy day snack too.

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How to make Methi na Gota

Wash, rinse and roughly chop the methi leaves.

Pour oil in a heavy-bottomed deep frying pan and heat over a medium flame.

In a bowl take 1 cup besan, 3 tbsp sooji, 1 cup chopped methi leaves, 4 chopped green chilies, 1.5 tsp crushed coriander seeds, ¼ tsp crushed black pepper, ½ tsp crushed fennel seeds, salt to taste and mix everything well.

Add water as required and prepare a thick batter.

Now add ¼ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp hot oil and mix it well.

Drop a small portion of the batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. Keep the heat medium throughout.

Stir gently and flip them occasionally so they cook evenly on all sides.

Fry until turns golden.

Enjoy hot with fried green chilies, green chutney or a hot cup of tea.

Notes

Always use fresh methi leaves for authentic flavor and aroma.

Do not make batter too runny. It should be thick and dropping consistency.

Add baking soda right before frying for maximum puffiness.

Methi gotas are best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Methi na Gota

Recipe by Divya PatelCourse: Snacks, AppetizersCuisine: Indian

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

Methi na Gota is a traditional Gujarati deep-fried snack made using fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), gram flour (besan), and spices. These fritters are often served hot with green chutney, fried green chilies or hot cup of tea, especially during winter or festive occasions.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Besan/Gram Flour

• 3 Tbsp Sooji

• 1 Cup Methi/Fenugreek Leaves (chopped)

• 4 Green Chilies (finely chopped)

• 1.5 Tsp Crushed Coriander Seeds (Coarse)

• ¼ Tsp Crushed Black Pepper

• ½ Tsp Crushed Fennel Seeds

• Salt to taste

• Water as required

• ¼ Tsp baking Soda

• 1 Tsp Hot Oil

• Oil for deep frying

Directions

• Wash, rinse and roughly chop the methi leaves.
• Pour oil in a heavy-bottomed deep frying pan and heat over a medium flame.
• In a bowl take 1 cup besan, 3 tbsp sooji, 1 cup chopped methi leaves, 4 chopped green chilies, 1.5 tsp crushed coriander seeds, ¼ tsp crushed black pepper, ½ tsp crushed fennel seeds, salt to taste and mix everything well.
• Add water as required and prepare a thick batter.
• Now add ¼ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp hot oil and mix it well.
• Drop a small portion of the batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. Keep the heat medium throughout.
• Stir gently and flip them occasionally so they cook evenly on all sides.
• Fry until turns golden.
• Enjoy hot with fried green chilies, green chutney or a hot cup of tea.

Notes

• Always use fresh methi leaves for authentic flavor and aroma.
• Do not make batter too runny. It should be thick and dropping consistency.
• Add baking soda right before frying for maximum puffiness.
• Methi gotas are best enjoyed hot and fresh.