Methi Muthias - Steamed Fenugreek Leaves and Chickpea Flour Rolls (GF, V)
Don't ask me why, but I find coming up with a snack for evening tea/ coffee the most challenging. That's the time when everyone is really hungry and whatever the accompaniment it has to go with coffee (for my husband), tea (for me) or milk (for our daughter)! It's also the time when I least want to
Ingredients
For the Muthias :
- 1 1/2 cups fenugreek loosely chopped leaves packeds
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 1/2 tbsps whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tsps cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsps yogurt
- 1 1/2 tsps ginger finely minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 to 2 green chillies finley chopped
- to taste salt
For tempering :
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- pinch asafetida
- 1 sprig curry leaves , chopped
For garnishing:
- 1 tbsp coconut fresh grated
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
- For the Muthias, mix all the ingredients (except those for tempering and garnishing) together with a little water to make a smooth dough that is neither stiff nor very soft. The dough should be more on the softer side as this makes softer muthias.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll out each portion, using well-oiled hands, into sausage like strands about 3/4" in diameter. Place the rolled out dough on a greased plate and steam cook till done. A thin knife, when inserted, should come out clean when the dough rolls are done.
- Allow to cool slightly and then cut the rolls into 1/2" pieces. These are the "muthiyas". Arrange them on a serving dish.
- For the tempering : Heat the oil in a small pan. Add the mustard seeds and when they splutter, add the curry leaves and asafetida. Mix once and take of the heat immediately.
- Pour onto the "muthiyas" and garnish with coriander leaves and coconut. Serve slightly warm, with green chutney or ketchup. You may also serve this as a side dish with lunch.
- These muthiyas are my submission for Susan's MLLA whose 12th helping is being hosted by Apu of Annarasa