Step-by-step
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firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup besan, 1 cup rava.
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add 1 bunch methi, 1 carrot, 1 tsp ginger paste and 1 chilli.
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also add ½ cup curd, ¾ tsp salt and mix well.
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rest for 10 minutes or until the rava absorbs water well.
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now add ½ cup water and adjust consistency mixing well.
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scoop out 2 ladlefuls of batter in a small bowl.
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add ½ tsp eno and mix gently.
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now in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil. splutter ½ tsp mustard, 1 tsp sesame, ½ tsp cumin, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
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once the tempering splutters, pour in the prepared batter.
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also sprinkle pinch chilli powder on top.
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cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until the base gets cooked well.
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now flip over and mark a slit in the centre.
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place 1 tsp butter and allow to roast on low flame until both sides are cooked well.
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finally, enjoy methi ka nashta with tomato sauce.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to cook on low to medium flame, else it will remain uncooked from inside.
- also, adding curd will reduce the bitterness of methi leaves. so do not skip the curd.
- additionally, you can also prepare the pakoda with the same batter.
- finally, methi ka nashta recipe tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/methi-ka-nashta-recipe-sooji-besan-methi/