I am sharing a tastiest Gujarati Snack Methi Muthia. A very Healthy and Tasty Methi Muthia Recipe with Step By Step Instructions.
The rainy season is my favourite. The mesmerizing sound of raindrops, cloud clad mountains and romantic weather. Enjoying this lovely weather with my family and friends is what I love. Hot ginger tea and pakoras add a romance to it. However, the health of my family is my priority so whenever I get a chance. I try to replace fried snacks with steamed ones Though at times when taste wins over I do make someone’s favourite fried snacks too…
Muthias is a very favourite healthy snack (of course if it is steamed) at our home, as I do make many varieties like lauki muthiya, palak-muthiya and carrot muthiya. Methi Muthia is one of my favourites. Muthiya’s are basically steamed dumplings of mixed flour with the goodness of vegetables. Steamed Muthia tastes better with green mint chutney, however, if you fry them, they will become more crunchy and delicious. I love both versions so sharing both the recipes. This will go best with a cup of tea. Learn how to make the best tea ever.
I do like to use more methi leaves in proportion to atta and besan which gives nice dominating methi flavor. But you can adjust as required. I have doubled the recipe just because I am making two versions. But below mentioned quantity will give you 4 serving (4 logs) of steamed muthia or 18-20 small fried muthia.
Step By Step Recipe For Gujarati Methi Muthia:
Methi Muthia- A Gujarati Snack
Course: COCKTAIL PARTY SNACKS, Gujarati cuisine4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcalMethi Muthia, a popular snack from Gujarati Cuisine. Methi leaves are washed, chopped and mixed with wheat flour, besan and other indian spices.
Ingredients
Whole wheat flour (atta) 3 cups
Gram flour (besan) 1 1/2 cups
Wheat bran 1/2 cup
Fenugreek leaves (methi) finely chopped 1 cup
Carrots grated 2 small
Salt to taste
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Green chilli paste 1/2 tablespoon
Garlic paste freshly made 1 teaspoon
Ginger paste 1 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Sesame seeds (til) roasted 1 tablespoon
Soda bicarbonate a pinch
Oil for greasing
Directions
- First wash the methi leaves very well. I have kept them in cold water for 15 minutes, so all the dirt will settle down at the bottom, then I took leaves, squeeze extra water gently using hand and chop them.It is really important to clean green vegetables properly.
- Take atta, besan, salt, sugar, turmeric, chili powder with all the pastes and Mix it.
- Add 3 tablespoons of oil. Rub it into flour with finger tips.
- Then add washed, grated carrots, chopped fenugreek leaves and lemon juice mix
- again properly.
- Start making dough by adding little water at a time. Sometimes you might not need any water to make dough.
- Make Steamed Muthia:
- Take 1-2 inches of water into the steamer and let the water come to a simmer. Meanwhile grease the tray and also your hands. Divide the dough into 2 parts and make two rolls of 1 inch diameter.
- Arrange them on greased tray. I used microwave to steam muthiya.
- Steam it for 17-20 minutes on gas steamer and 6-7 min in micro high in microwave steamer. Check by inserting a knife or toothpick, if it comes out clean then it is done.
- Remove it to another plate and let it cool for 5 minutes. Then make thin slices.
- Heat the oil for tempering. Once hot add mustard seeds, let them pop.
- Then add sesame seeds, let them pop, add hing.
- Immediately add sliced muthia. And sauté for few minutes and let it brown a little bit.
- Make Fried Muthia:
- Grease your hand with little oil and make small sized muthias like this.
- Heat the oil to deep or shallow fry and meanwhile it is getting ready, shape all the muthias same way. While shaping them it starts to stick to your hand then wash hands, again grease and shape.
- Now oil is hot, fry the muthias.
- Keep moving them around for even browning. Fry till they are crisp and golden brown from all sides.
- Then drain the extra oil using slotted spatula.
- Remove it to the paper towel lined plate and serve hot.
- So which one do you like more? Fried or steamed??? Take your pick, make in your kitchen and let me know how you liked it.
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Excellent recipe… Loved it will sure gave it a try..
Thanks..?