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Methi Muthiya (Steamed Fenugreek Dumplings)

  • 60 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min

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Also known as methi na muthiya, methi muthia, muthiya · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & StartersVeganJainDairy-free

Methi muthiya, Gujarati steamed dumplings of fresh fenugreek, wheat flour and besan, fried in a mustard and sesame tempering. Mild snack for 4, about 1 hour.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

4 people
  • Methi Leaves (Fresh Fenugreek), Finely Chopped80 grams
  • Wheat Flour120 grams
  • Besan Flour45 grams
  • Ginger Green Chilli Paste10 grams
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Ajwain½ tsp
  • White Sesame Seeds1 tsp
  • Sugar2 tsp
  • Lemon Juice1 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Asafoetida¼ tsp
  • Oil4 tbsp
  • Water, For Kneading30 ml
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • White Sesame Seeds1 tbsp

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy335kcal1340kcal
Protein8g32g
Carbohydrate34g136g
Fat19g78g
Fibre5.7g23g
Sugar3.8g15g

Method

  1. 1

    Pick the methi leaves, wash them, drain well and chop finely.

    Methi Leaves (Fresh Fenugreek)

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix the wheat flour, besan, methi, ginger green chilli paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, ajwain, 1 tsp sesame seeds, sugar, lemon juice, salt, a pinch of asafoetida and 2 tbsp oil. Add water a little at a time to make a soft dough. Do not knead much.

    Wheat FlourBesan FlourGinger Green Chilli PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderAjwainWhite Sesame SeedsSugarLemon JuiceSaltAsafoetidaOilWater

  3. 3

    Oil your palms. Divide the dough into 4 parts and shape each into a 1 inch thick log.

  4. 4

    Place the logs on a greased plate in a steamer and steam for 20 minutes till a knife comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Let the logs cool for 10 minutes, then cut them into 1 cm thick slices.

  6. 6

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add 1 tbsp sesame seeds and a pinch of asafoetida. Add the slices and fry on low heat for 5 minutes till light golden and crisp.

    OilMustard SeedsWhite Sesame Seeds

  7. 7

    Serve warm with green chutney.

Before you start

How long does Methi Muthiya (Steamed Fenugreek Dumplings) take?
1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Methi Muthiya (Steamed Fenugreek Dumplings) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Methi Muthiya (Steamed Fenugreek Dumplings) vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Methi Muthiya (Steamed Fenugreek Dumplings) spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Methi Muthiya (Steamed Fenugreek Dumplings)?
120 grams Wheat Flour, 80 grams Methi Leaves (Fresh Fenugreek), 45 grams Besan Flour, 10 grams Ginger Green Chilli Paste, 2 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Methi Muthiya (Steamed Fenugreek Dumplings)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Methi Muthiya (Steamed Fenugreek Dumplings)?
About 335 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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