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Crispy Matki Pakoda | कुरकुरे मटकी पकोड़ा | Matki Bhajiya | Matki Che Vade

Matki pakoda is a delightful snack, blending crunchy texture with spicy flavours.
Enjoyed as a tea-time snack or as a side dish with meals, this matki pakoda has the most delicious and unique pakoda flavour that blends well with Indian palet.
This is a vegan, gluten-free, beginner-friendly, snack recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 grams Sprouted Matki (Moth / Dew Beans)
  • 1 cup Besan (Gram Flour)
  • 1/2 cup Rice Flour
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 4-5 Curry Leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander Leaves, finely chopped (Cilantro)
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil, to deep fry pakodas

Method
 

  1. In a blender, add sprouted matki, garlic cloves, ginger, green chillies and cumin seeds. Add 4 tablespoons water and blend to a fine paste.
  2. Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add finely chopped onions, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder and salt.
  4. Add some curry leaves and finely chopped coriander leaves (cilantro). Mix everything well so that all the spices are nicely incorporated in the mixture.
  5. Add rice flour and besan. Mix well.
  6. The batter should be of dropping consistency. Adjust the quantity of flour if the batter is too moist or runny.
  7. Meanwhile, heat oil for deep frying the pakodas.
  8. Once hot, add small portions of the batter into the oil and fry on medium flame.
  9. Fry the pakodas till they are golden brown in colour and cooked well from inside.
  10. Once done, transfere the pakodas onto an absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
  11. Fry the remaining pakodas the same way.
  12. Matki Pakodas are ready.
  13. Serve hot with coriander chutney, tamarind chutney or tomato ketchup.

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