Methi Pakoda Curry

Name: Methi Pakoda Curry
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Besan; 1/4 Chopped Cup Methi Leaves; 3 Chopped Tbsp Tomato; 2 Chopped Tbsp Onion, big; 4 Number Kadi Patta; 1 Tsp Wheat Flour (Whole); 1/2 Powder Tsp Red Chilli; 1/2 Tsp Green Chilli Paste; 1/2 Tsp Haldi; 1/4 Grated Tsp Ginger; 1/4 Tsp Hing; 1/4 Tsp Jeera; 1/4 Tsp Rai; 1/2 Tsp Salt; 1.5 Tbsp Oil; 100 ml Water

20 mins Cooking Time

3 Servings

Diversity score

Sources of Calories

Protein 10%

Carbs 32%

Fats 58%

Vegan

Antioxidant Rich

No Dairy

No Added Sugar

This is a quintessential Methi Pakoda curry vegetable dish is favorite across India. Savoury and delicious, it is rich in total fiber, protein, calcium, iron and potassium. This flavorful vegetarian and vegan methi tomato curry can be had as a lunch and dinner main course dish. Have it with roti, paneer jowar roti, lemon rice or rice and make your meal interesting. Its a quick and easy antioxidant rich and lactose free recipe.

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Besan
1/4 Chopped Cup Methi Leaves
3 Chopped Tbsp Tomato
2 Chopped Tbsp Onion, big
4 Number Kadi Patta
1 Tsp Wheat Flour (Whole)
1/2 Powder Tsp Red Chilli
1/2 Tsp Green Chilli Paste
1/2 Tsp Haldi
1/4 Grated Tsp Ginger
1/4 Tsp Hing
1/4 Tsp Jeera
1/4 Tsp Rai
1/2 Tsp Salt
1.5 Tbsp Oil
100 ml Water

Method

Preparation

Step 1
In a mixing bowl, add besan
Step 2
Mix in green chilli paste, ginger, haldi, red chilly powder, salt, hing, methi leaves and water as required
Step 3
Mix it well and add wheat flour
Step 4
Make balls out of it, heat oil for frying and deep fry pakoda
Step 5
Fry it until golden brown. Keep aside
Step 6
Heat oil in a pan
Step 7
Add rai, jeera, kadi patta leaves, hing, onion, tomato, salt, haldi, red chilly powder and water
Step 8
Stir well until all ingredients are well combined
Step 9
Add methi fritters in the gravy, cover and allow to cook
Step 10
Serve hot with hot rice

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Allergies

Food Additives

Mustard

Asafoetida (Hing)

Turmeric

Red Chilli

Gluten (Wheat, Oats, Rye, Barley)

Wheat

Tomato

Chickpea Flour (Besan)

NUTRITION FACTS

Approximate values

Serving Size Medium Bowl(134gm)

Amount Per ServingCalories
kcal

164

% Daily Value ^*

Total Carbohydrate 12gm 4.4%

Dietary Fiber 3gm 12.3%

Protein 4gm 8.7%

Total Fat 11gm 13.6%

^*Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is based on standard serving sizes and recipes as prepared by Fitterfly. Actual nutritional values may vary because of variations in portion size or recipes, continuous data changes by these sources, changes in growing seasons, or differences in the sources of ingredients. We may update this information from time to time and change the way we calculate Nutrition data. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary based on multiple factors. For some ingredients, nutrient information is not available and they may not reflect accurately in the Label. Please consult your doctor or a Registered Dietitian if you are on a medically restricted diet.

Reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition; Nutritive Value of Indian Foods 2016, National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research)