Ingredients to make methi na gota are 1 cup gram flour, 3 TBSP semolina, 1 chopped green chilli, 1 TSP salt, pinch of red chilli powder, 1 TSP turmeric powder, 1 TBSP coconut sugar, 2 cups finely chopped methi leaves, 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves, 2 TBSP lime juice, water as needed, 1/2 TSP ENO, and sunflower oil for deep frying.
Instructions
- In a deep frying pot, heat up oil for deep frying.
- In a large bowl, add methi, cilantro, green chilli, gram flour, semolina, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and sugar. Mix it well until all well combined.
- Add ENO, lime juice, and salt to the mixture. Mix all the ingredients well until a lump free thick batter.
- Drop the batter into the oil forming small balls with the help of a ice cream scoop.
- Stir methi na gota occasionally to make sure they are cooked completely in a low to medium heat.
- Fry methi na gota until they are golden brown and crisp from outside.
- Remove them and drain excess oil on the paper towel.
- Enjoy methi na gota with green chutney.
Note: Add spices according to your taste.