Methi Garlic Pakoda
Methi Garlic Pakoda – A perfect crunchy, deep-fried Indian appetizer for any party. Fritters are made with lentils, methi, cilantro, spring onions, and spices. They are fried to a golden brown, crisp, a little bit bitter flavored from methi, and have a super savory taste. It goes very well with dipping sauce, cilantro, and mint green chutney, You will feel refreshed after indulging in the Methi Garlic Pakoda with the green chutney. They are best served while they are hot! You can’t stop eating this Methi Garlic Pakoda.
Ingredients
- Methi Garlic Pakoda
- 1 cup black-eyed beans
- 1/4 cup yellow moong dal
- 1/4 cup split green moong dal
- 1/2 cup methi chopped
- 1/2 cup spring onions chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 3 green chilies finely chopped
- 2 tbsp crushed coriander seeds
- 1 tsp crushed cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup gram flour to bind the flour
- sunflower oil for deep frying
- Cilantro Chutney
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 2 green chilies
- 1-inch ginger
- 2 tbsp water
- pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Here is the recipe to make the perfect appetizer, Methi Garlic Pakoda, for any event:
Notes: Soak black-eyed beans, yellow moong dal, and green moong dal overnight or for 7 to 8 hours. Coarsely grind it with ginger, green chilies, and a little bit of water. Fry the pakodas on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes.