Methi Na Muthia

Methi Na Muthia

Methi Na Muthia

Veg Vegan

Methi Na Muthia are steamed dumplings made with fenugreek leaves and spices, providing a healthy and flavorful snack or side dish.

Cuisines

Kathiyawadi

Best for

Snacks Lunch

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Fenugreek Leaf 1 cup Fenugreek Leaf , finely chopped
whole wheat flour 1 cup Whole wheat flour
Gram Flour 1/2 cup Gram Flour
Semolina 2 tablespoons Semolina , sooji
ginger-green chili paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-green chili paste
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
baking soda 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
oil 2 tablespoons Oil , for tempering
salt Salt , to taste
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
water 1/4 cup Water
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Sesame Seed 1 teaspoon Sesame Seed
asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine fenugreek leaves, whole wheat flour, gram flour, semolina, ginger-green chili paste, sugar, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, baking soda, oil, salt, and lemon juice.
  2. 2 Mix well and gradually add water to form a soft dough.
  3. 3 Divide the dough into small portions and shape each into cylindrical rolls.
  4. 4 Place the rolls in a steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  5. 5 Remove the rolls from the steamer and let them cool slightly. Then, slice them into thick rounds.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a pan for tempering, add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
  7. 7 Add sesame seeds and asafoetida, then add the sliced muthia pieces.
  8. 8 Stir-fry the muthia on medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  9. 9 Serve hot with mint chutney or yogurt.

Tips

Ensure the dough is not too sticky; adjust water as needed. You can also add a pinch of ajwain for extra flavor.