Methi Muthiya

Hello foodies,

Today I am sharing Gujarati recipe – Methi Muthiya. It is very popular dish.
Muthiya can be made in many version like loki (bottle guard) muthiya, Muli (radish)Muthiya, Methi Muthiya etc.  I made these with Methi leaves, gram flour and with some spices. It is very easy to make and very delicious in taste.
Enjoy this recipe.

Recipe will serve 2

Ingredients: - For Muthiya
Methi leaves – 1 cup
Gram flour – 1 cup
Whole wheat flour – ½ cup
Baking soda – ¼ tsp
Garlic and chili paste – 1 tbsp
Sesame seeds – ½ tsp
Yogurt – 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Red chili powder – ½ tsp
Sugar – ½ tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Water – ¼ cup+ for steaming muthiya

For Tempering:-
Oil – 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
Sesame seeds – ½ tsp
Asafoetida – ¼ tsp

Directions:-

1) In a mixing bowl add all above ingredients except water and mix well. Now using little water at a time knead soft dough.
2) Now divide the dough in equal parts and make cylinder shapes.(see pics)
3) Now add water in steamer and place muthiyas on it and steam it for about 20- 25 mins.
4) After 20- 25 mins take out the muthiya from steamer and let it cool down for 10 mins.
5) After 10 mins cut ½ inch muthiya from it.
6) Heat oil in a pan and sesame seeds, mustard seeds and asafetida powder.
7) Add cut muthiyas in it and mix well.
8) Let it cook for about 10 min on medium flame.
9) If want crunchy muthiya, you can cook it more for the crunchy texture.
10) Serve hot with kadhi/chutney/curd.