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Crispy Jowar Methi Vadi Recipe

Crispy Jowar Methi Vadi Recipe: Healthy & Gluten-Free Snack

Shubham Nimbalkar
Looking for a quick tea-time snack? Try this crispy Jowar Methi Vadi recipe! A healthy, gluten-free Maharashtrian dish made with sorghum flour & methi.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh Fenugreek Leaves Methi: Finely chopped (use tender stems for extra flavour).
  • 1 cup Sorghum Flour Jowar Flour: Packed firmly.
  • 1 tablespoon Gram Flour Besan: Optional, but helps with binding.
  • 1 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Carom Seeds Ajwain
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds Jeera
  • A pinch of Asafoetida Hing
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin-Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 tablespoon Green Chilli Garlic, and Ginger Paste: Adjust according to your spice tolerance.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • Handful of fresh Coriander Leaves: Finely chopped.
  • Salt: To taste.
  • Water: As needed to make the dough.
  • Oil: For frying or shallow frying.

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Greens: Wash and finely chop the fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) and coriander leaves. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: To the same bowl, add the jowar flour, besan, white sesame seeds, carom seeds (crush them slightly with your palms to release the aroma), and cumin seeds.
  • Add Spices: Toss in the asafoetida, turmeric powder, cumin-coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.
  • Mix Flavourings: Put in the green chilli-garlic-ginger paste and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix everything well with your dry hands first so the natural juices from the methi leaves blend with the flour.
  • Knead the Dough: Add water very little by little. Knead the mixture into a firm dough. Be careful not to make the dough too wet or sticky.
  • Shape the Vadi: Divide the dough into equal parts and roll them into cylindrical shapes (like a thick sausage or log).
  • Steam the Rolls: Heat 2 glasses of water in a steamer or a deep pan. Place a greased steamer basket or sieve on top. Place the dough logs on the sieve, cover with a tight lid, and steam on medium heat for 15 minutes.
  • Cool and Cut: Carefully remove the steamed logs and let them cool down completely. Once completely cold, use an oiled knife to cut them into medium-thick slices (vadis).
  • Fry to Perfection: Heat oil in a pan on a medium flame. Deep fry or shallow fry the slices until they turn beautifully golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve: Drain the crispy jowar methi vadis to remove any excess oil. Serve hot!

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