Crispy Methi Gota in Appe Pan | No Deep Fry Gujarati Snack

Name: Crispy Methi Gota in Appe Pan | No Deep Fry Gujarati Snack
Total time: 3480 s
Yield: Servings: 24 Appes
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Besan (Gram Flour); 2 tbsp + 1/4 cup Sooji (Semolina); Salt to taste; 1 cup minus 1½ tbsp Water; 1 tbsp grated Ginger; 1 tbsp minced Garlic; 4 Green Chilies, deseeded & finely chopped; 3 small sprigs Curry Leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp Asafoetida; 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf); 1/4 tsp Ajwain; 1/4 tsp Sugar; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Roasted Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Spicy Red Chili Powder; 1 bundle Fresh Methi Leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup freshly chopped Coriander Leaves; 1/4 tsp Eno Fruit Salt (Lemon Flavor) or Baking Soda; juice of ½ Lemon Lemon Juice; as required Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (Optional); 2 cloves Garlic; 2 Shallots; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 8 –10 whole Black Peppercorns; 4 Green Chilies; 2 small sprigs Curry Leaves; 2 Ice Cubes; 1 bundle Coriander Leaves; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

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Craving crispy Gujarati-style Methi Gota without deep frying?
These soft-inside, golden-outside Methi Gota made in an appe pan are a healthier twist to the classic favourite.

Made with besan, sooji, fresh methi leaves and simple spices, these bite-sized delights are perfect for tea-time cravings, kids’ tiffin boxes, or guilt-free snacking. 🌿☕

Served hot with a delicious homemade green chutney, every bite is flavourful, comforting and absolutely satisfying.

• No deep frying
• Quick & easy
• Healthy tea-time snack
• Crispy outside & soft inside

A simple homemade snack that tastes just as indulgent as the traditional version. 💚

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Total Time: 58 minutes
(Preparation + resting + cooking time)

Breakdown:
Batter Preparation: 10 Minutes
Batter Resting Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 14 Minutes per batch (2 lots)
Green Chutney Preparation: 5 Minutes

#CA26
#Week8
#CookpadApron2026
#KeepitSimple

Crispy Methi Gota in Appe Pan | No Deep Fry Gujarati Snack

Craving crispy Gujarati-style Methi Gota without deep frying?
These soft-inside, golden-outside Methi Gota made in an appe pan are a healthier twist to the classic favourite.

Made with besan, sooji, fresh methi leaves and simple spices, these bite-sized delights are perfect for tea-time cravings, kids’ tiffin boxes, or guilt-free snacking. 🌿☕

Served hot with a delicious homemade green chutney, every bite is flavourful, comforting and absolutely satisfying.

• No deep frying
• Quick & easy
• Healthy tea-time snack
• Crispy outside & soft inside

A simple homemade snack that tastes just as indulgent as the traditional version. 💚

Total Time: 58 minutes
(Preparation + resting + cooking time)

Breakdown:
Batter Preparation: 10 Minutes
Batter Resting Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 14 Minutes per batch (2 lots)
Green Chutney Preparation: 5 Minutes

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

#CA26
#Week8
#CookpadApron2026
#KeepitSimple

Crispy Methi Gota in Appe Pan | No Deep Fry Gujarati Snack

Craving crispy Gujarati-style Methi Gota without deep frying?
These soft-inside, golden-outside Methi Gota made in an appe pan are a healthier twist to the classic favourite.

Made with besan, sooji, fresh methi leaves and simple spices, these bite-sized delights are perfect for tea-time cravings, kids’ tiffin boxes, or guilt-free snacking. 🌿☕

Served hot with a delicious homemade green chutney, every bite is flavourful, comforting and absolutely satisfying.

• No deep frying
• Quick & easy
• Healthy tea-time snack
• Crispy outside & soft inside

A simple homemade snack that tastes just as indulgent as the traditional version. 💚

Total Time: 58 minutes
(Preparation + resting + cooking time)

Breakdown:
Batter Preparation: 10 Minutes
Batter Resting Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 14 Minutes per batch (2 lots)
Green Chutney Preparation: 5 Minutes

#CA26
#Week8
#CookpadApron2026
#KeepitSimple

Crispy Methi Gota in Appe Pan | No Deep Fry Gujarati Snack

Craving crispy Gujarati-style Methi Gota without deep frying?
These soft-inside, golden-outside Methi Gota made in an appe pan are a healthier twist to the classic favourite.

Made with besan, sooji, fresh methi leaves and simple spices, these bite-sized delights are perfect for tea-time cravings, kids’ tiffin boxes, or guilt-free snacking. 🌿☕

Served hot with a delicious homemade green chutney, every bite is flavourful, comforting and absolutely satisfying.

• No deep frying
• Quick & easy
• Healthy tea-time snack
• Crispy outside & soft inside

A simple homemade snack that tastes just as indulgent as the traditional version. 💚

Total Time: 58 minutes
(Preparation + resting + cooking time)

Breakdown:
Batter Preparation: 10 Minutes
Batter Resting Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 14 Minutes per batch (2 lots)
Green Chutney Preparation: 5 Minutes

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Ingredients

Total Time: 58 minutes

Servings: 24 Appes

Mix Together:
1 1/2 cupsBesan (Gram Flour)
2 tbsp + 1/4 cupSooji (Semolina)
Salt to taste
1 cup minus 1½ tbspWater
Additional Ingredients:
1 tbspgrated Ginger
1 tbspminced Garlic
4Green Chilies, deseeded & finely chopped
3small sprigs Curry Leaves, finely chopped
1/2 tspAsafoetida
1/2 tspFennel Seeds (Saunf)
1/4 tspAjwain
1/4 tspSugar
1/2 tspTurmeric Powder
1/2 tspRoasted Coriander Powder
1/2 tspSpicy Red Chili Powder
1 bundleFresh Methi Leaves, chopped
1/4 cupfreshly chopped Coriander Leaves
1/4 tspEno Fruit Salt (Lemon Flavor) or Baking Soda
juice of ½ LemonLemon Juice
For Making Methi Gota in Appe Pan:
as requiredOlive Oil
1 tbspSesame Seeds (Optional)
For Green Chutney:
2 clovesGarlic
2Shallots
1 tspCumin Seeds
8–10 whole Black Peppercorns
4Green Chilies
2small sprigs Curry Leaves
2Ice Cubes
1 bundleCoriander Leaves
1 tbspLemon Juice
12Almonds, blanched
Salt to taste
1/4 tspBlack Salt

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Steps

Total Time: 58 minutes

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▪︎ In a large mixing bowl, combine besan, sooji, salt and water. Whisk into a smooth thick batter and let it rest for 15 minutes.
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▪︎ After resting, mix the batter once again. Add ginger, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, asafoetida, saunf, ajwain, sugar, turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chili powder. Mix well.
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▪︎ Add chopped methi leaves and coriander leaves. Mix until everything is well combined.
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▪︎ Add eno fruit salt and lemon juice. Mix quickly and gently. The batter should have a thick dropping consistency.
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▪︎ Heat the appe pan and grease each cavity with a few drops of olive oil. Sprinkle sesame seeds if using.
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▪︎ Pour spoonfuls of batter into each cavity. Cover and cook for 6–8 minutes until the underside turns golden and crisp.
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▪︎ Add a drop of olive oil on top of each appe and flip gently. Cover again and cook for another 6 minutes.
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▪︎ Blend all the green chutney ingredients into a smooth chutney. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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▪︎ Serve the crispy hot Methi Gota with delicious green chutney and enjoy.
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Try this healthier no-fry version of Gujarati-style Methi Gota and enjoy guilt-free snacking at home. 💚
If you make this recipe, do share your recreations and feedback.
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