Dakor Na Gota Recipe | Authentic Gujarati Street Food | Chef Aanal Kotak

Discover the authentic taste of Gujarat with this traditional Dakor Na Gota recipe by Chef Aanal Kotak! These crispy, flavorful fritters are a beloved street food from Dakor, made with aromatic spices and chana dal. Perfect for evening snacks or special occasions, these golden-brown gotas are packed with the goodness of fresh fenugreek leaves and a blend of roasted whole spices. In this easy-to-follow recipe, learn how to make restaurant-style Dakor Na Gota at home in just 30-35 minutes. From preparing the perfect spice blend to achieving that crispy texture, Chef Aanal shares all the secret tips and techniques. R DAKOR NA GOTA RECIPE CHEF AANAL KOTAK SERVINGS: 4-5 PEOPLE PREP TIME: 15-20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 30-35 MINUTES INGREDIENTS FOR MASALA: • 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds • 2 Dry Kashmiri Red Chilli • 1 Cinnamon Stick • 2 Bay Leaves • 1 Tsp Black Pepper • 5-6 Cloves • 1 Tsp Fennel Seeds • 1Tsp Sesame Seeds FOR DAL: • 1 Cup Chana Dal FOR OTHER INGREDIENTS: • 1 Tbsp Green Chilli (Coarsely Ground) • 1 Tbsp Ginger Paste • 1 Tbsp Black Pepper (Crushed) • 1 Tsp Sugar • 1 Tbsp Dry Coriander Seeds (Crushed) • Salt to Taste) • 1/2 Cup Fresh Fenugreek Leaves (chopped) • Milk as required • 1 Tsp Cooking Soda • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice • 1 Tbsp Hot Oil • Oil INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1: PREPARE MASALA • In a non-stick pan, roast cumin seeds, dry red chilli, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, black pepper, cloves, fennel seeds, and sesame seeds. • Grind roasted masala slightly coarse in a mixer grinder. STEP 2: PREPARE DAL • Grind chana dal slightly coarse in a mixer grinder. Not like powder. STEP 3: MIX INGREDIENTS • In a mixing bowl, combine ground masala, ground chana dal, green chilli, ginger paste, black pepper, sugar, crushed coriander seeds, salt, and fenugreek leaves. • Add milk to prepare batter. Mix well. STEP 4: FINAL MIX • Add cooking soda to the batter. • Pour lemon juice and hot oil over soda. • Mix properly. STEP 5: SHAPE AND FRY • Shape the batter into desired shapes (e.g., small balls or patties). • Heat oil in a deep-frying pan. • Fry the shaped batter until golden brown and crispy. STEP 6: SERVE • Serve Dakor Na Gota hot with Fried green chilli and curd. Enjoy your delicious Dakor Na Gota!