Methi Muthia

Methi or fenugreek is an important part of our Indian households. They are rich in vitamins and a storehouse of many minerals. It enhances breast milk production, controls diabetes, protects from cancer,helps in digestion,reduces cholesterol and also helps in weight loss.

I had chickpea flour/ Besan in my kitchen and had some fresh methi grown in my kitchen garden. So I planned to make a quick Healthy Gujarati snack. Methi Muthia. A steam cooked dumpling with methi leaves.

Methi Muthia- A healthy Gujarati snack

Preparation Time : 15 minutes
Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Serves : 5 people

Ingredients :
2 Cups packed Methi/ Fenugreek leaves
2 cups : Besan/Chickpea flour
1tbsp: yogurt
2tbsp: semolina
1tsp: sugar
1/2 tsp: chilli powder
Salt as per taste
1tsp: Haldi
1tsp: Coriander/ Dhania powder
2 tbsp: Oil
2tbsp: paste of green chilli ginger and garlic
1/2 tsp: Baking powder
1tsp: Pepper powder
2tsp: white Til/Sesame seeds
1tsp: Jeera/Cumin seeds..

Mix all the above ingredients, make a soft dough and set aside for about 15-20 
minutes. 

Now make make sausage shaped long rolls and place them in a greased container.

Steam them in a cooker for 15 minutes or till done

Slice the roll one's it's cool

Temper the ingredients as mentioned below
For Tempering 
2tbsp : Oil
1 tsp white sesame seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
 pinch of asafoetida
Few curry leaves

Add the sliced muthias and fry them for 2-3 minutes and now garnish them with chopped coriander.

Alternatively the sliced Muthias can be deep fried as well. Happy Eating :-)