Methi Muthiya

Methi Muthiya is a crispy Gujarati snack. It is also used in many curries like undhiyo in Gujarat. Muthiya is a great evening snack. It has a blast of flavors and can be easily made and stored.

Ingredients

Methi leaves – 1 cup

Whole wheat flour – 1.5 cup

Besan or gram flour – 1/2 cup

White seasme seeds – 2 tsp

Ginger green chilly paste – 1 tsp

Curd – 2 tbsp

Sugar – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida or hing – 1/4 tsp

Salt – as per taste

Water – as required

Oil – 1 tsp + oil for frying

Method

1. In a bowl add chopped fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, Asafoetida, sugar, ginger green chilly paste, salt, sugar, seasme seeds and mix well for a minute.

2. Now add whole wheat flour and gram flour and mix. Add curd and combine the flour. Add oil and try to form a dough. If the dough doesn’t combine then sprinkle water and form a dough. Dough consistency should be like puri dough. Cover the dough and allow to rest for ten minutes.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Oil should be medium hot. Pinch the dough and form cylindrical shapes. Deep fry on low flame till crisp. Serve as desired.

Methi Muthiya served with tea