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Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with herby goodness 🌿✨ These Deep Fried Fenugreek Toasts are the ultimate comfort snack — simple, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying

Deep Fried Fenugreek Toasts

These Deep Fried Fenugreek Toasts, or Methi Toasts, are a flavor-packed Indian snack made from bread slices slathered with a spiced fenugreek batter and deep-fried to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan or wok
  • Slotted spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Plate lined with paper towels
  • Tongs
  • Toaster or skillet for pre-toasting bread lightly Optional

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices  white or whole wheat bread
  • 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) finely chopped
  • 1/4  cup gram flour besan
  • 1 tbsp  rice flour for added crispiness
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 tsp  ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2  tsp  cumin seeds
  • 1/4  tsp  turmeric powder
  • 1/4  tsp  red chili powder adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed approx. 2-3 tbsp
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Methi: Wash the fenugreek leaves thoroughly and chop them finely. Pat dry to avoid excess moisture.
    Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, chopped green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add the chopped methi leaves. Gradually mix in water to make a thick, spreadable batter.
    A close-up of a hand sprinkling water over a bowl of fresh fenugreek leaves being washed in a metal bowl. A lemon and more greens are visible in the background, highlighting the preparation process
  • Cut the Bread: Cut each bread slice into halves or quarters (triangles or rectangles work well). Optionally, lightly toast the bread to prevent sogginess when spreading the batter.
    Apply the Batter: Spread a generous amount of the methi batter on one side of each bread piece.
    Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. To test if it’s ready, drop a small bit of batter—it should sizzle and rise to the top.
    Slices of white bread neatly arranged on a cooling rack in a kitchen setting, ready for further preparation as part of a cooking process
  • Fry the Toasts: Carefully place the bread slices batter-side down into the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side for 1-2 minutes.
    Drain and Serve: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.
    Slices of bread being deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown, with bubbles forming around the crisping edges in a metal pan

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Notes

Cooking Tips

  • If fresh methi isn’t available, you can use 2 tbsp of dried kasuri methi as a substitute, but hydrate it in water first.
  • Adding a bit of rice flour gives extra crispiness.
  • Pre-toasting the bread slightly helps keep the inside soft but not soggy.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches for even cooking.
Keyword Appetizers, Indian Cuisine, Indian Snacks, Spicy Food