## Karnataka Style Alugadde and Mentye Pakoda Recipe (Potato and fenugreek leaves fritters)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Karnataka Style Alugadde and Mentye Pakoda Recipe (Potato and fenugreek leaves fritters)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Karnataka Snack**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes
**Cuisine:** Karnataka
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Karnataka Style Alugadde and Mentye Pakoda Recipe (Potato and fenugreek leaves fritters):
* 1 cup Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves) – roughly chopped
* 1 Potato (Aloo) – grated
* 50 grams Gram flour (besan)
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Karnataka Style Alugadde and Mentye Pakoda Recipe (Potato and fenugreek leaves fritters):
1. peel the potato and grate them into a bowl.
2. Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl.
3. Add water little at a time, to make a thick pakoda batter.
4. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.
5. Preheat the Kuzhi Paniyaram Pan on medium heat; add a few drops of oil into each cavity.
6. Spoon the Alugadde and Mentye Pakoda batter into the cavity and pan-fry them until it is browned and crisp on both sides.
7. You can optionally add just a little more oil to give it additional taste.
8. Proceed the same way with the remaining Alugadde and Mentye pakoda Batter.
9. The process of cooking pakoda in a pan preserves nutrition and the addition of fenugreek leaves giving an added taste and nutrition for this classic teatime snack.
10. Arrange the Alugadde and Mentye pakoda on a serving platter, sprinkle some chaat masala, place some pickled onions by the side and serve it as a snack or as an appetizer for parties.
11. Serve the Alugadde and Mentye Pakoda Recipe along with a hot cup of Masala Chai Recipe and Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe.
### Tips for the Best Karnataka Style Alugadde and Mentye Pakoda Recipe (Potato and fenugreek leaves fritters):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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