Authentic Methi Bajra Vada SnackVeg
Enjoy these crispy and nutritious Methi Bajra Vada, a wholesome winter snack packed with the goodness of pearl millet (bajra) and fresh fenugreek leaves (methi). Lightly spiced with traditional Indian seasonings, these golden, crunchy vadas are flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. Rich in fiber and essential nutrients, they make a healthy tea-time snack or breakfast option. Serve them hot with green chutney, yogurt, or a steaming cup of tea or coffee for a comforting, energy-boosting treat.
Ingredients
1 cup Curd
1 cup Jaggery
250 g Fenugreek Leaves (finely chopped)
1 cups Pearl Millet (Bajra Flour)
1 cup Wheat Flour
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
1 tsp Ginger (crushed)
1 tsp Green Chilli
2 tbsp Oil
3 tbsp Water
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Curd-Jaggery Mixture
1
In a bowl, combine the curd and chopped jaggery. Mix well and let it rest for 30 minutes until the jaggery has fully dissolved.
Step 2— Prepare the Dough
1
In a large mixing bowl, add the pearl millet flour, wheat flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, carom seeds (crushed by hand), sesame seeds, salt, asafoetida, and the crushed ginger-green chilli paste. Mix all dry ingredients well.
2
Add 2 tablespoons of oil and the finely chopped fenugreek leaves. Combine thoroughly.
3
Pour in the prepared curd-jaggery mixture and mix again. Gradually add about 3 tablespoons of water as needed to knead a medium-soft dough.
4
Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour.
Step 3— Shape the Vadas
1
After resting, knead the dough again. Apply a little oil to your palms and shape the dough into small, equal-sized balls.
2
To shape the vadas, take a damp cotton cloth and spread it over a flat surface (like a cutting board). Place a few dough balls on the cloth, fold the other half of the cloth over them, and gently press the balls with a small bowl or your hand to flatten them into medium-thick discs.
3
Remove the vadas from the cloth carefully.
4
Apply a little water to the surface of each vada and sprinkle sesame seeds on top, pressing them slightly so they stick.
Step 4— Frying
1
Heat enough oil in a deep pan for frying. Keep the flame high when adding the vadas.
2
Carefully drop the vadas into the hot oil. Once added, lower the flame.
3
Fry them until they turn a beautiful golden brown on both sides, flipping occasionally. This should take about 4–5 minutes.
4
Remove the vadas from the oil and drain on a plate. Repeat the process for the remaining batches.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
