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# Medhu Pakoda Recipe
## Step-by-step
firstly, in a large bowl take 3 tbsp ghee and ½ tsp baking soda.
whisk and mix well.
make sure to beat with your hand until the ghee turns smooth creamy texture.
in a mixer jar take ½ cup roasted gram dal and grind to a fine powder.
transfer the roasted gram dal powder to the same bowl.
also, add ½ cup rice flour and ½ cup besan.
mix well making sure the flour is moist.
further add 1 onion, 2 chilli and 1 inch ginger.
also add 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp fennel, ½ tsp salt, 2 tbsp mint, 2 tbsp coriander and few curry leaves.
squeeze and mix well making sure everything is well combined.
now add 2 tbsp water and start to mix well. onion releases moisture so add water as required.
mix forming a soft dough.
pinch a ball sized dough and roll uniform.
deep fry in hot oil keeping the flame on medium.
fry until the pakoda turns golden brown and crisp.
finally, enjoy **medhu pakoda** with coconut chutney.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, adding besan gives nice softness to pakoda.
* also, beating ghee with soda makes pakoda tastes and texture unique.
* additionally, you can also add cabbage or carrot for variation.
* finally, **medhu pakoda recipe** tastes great when served hot and crispy.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/medhu-pakoda-recipe-pattanam-pakoda/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/medhu-pakoda-recipe-pattanam-pakoda/)
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