Methi Pakoda

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 3 servings

Ingredients :

3/4 cup chopped fenugreek (methi)
1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
a pinch of baking soda
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying

For Serving
green chutney
tomato ketchup

Method :

Combine all the ingredients and ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using your hands.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and drop small spoonful of the mixture into the hot oil, a few at a time, and cook on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.