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Zucchini Methi Muthia


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  • Author: jurgentukur
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and healthy steamed dumplings made with zucchini and fenugreek leaves, perfect for a snack or tea time.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coarse Whole Wheat Flour (or â…” cup fine whole wheat flour + â…“ cup semolina)
  • 0.5 cup Sorghum Flour (Jowar Flour)
  • 0.5 cup Chickpea Flour
  • 0.25 cup Peanut Oil
  • 0.25 cup Plain Whole Milk Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Grated Ginger
  • 1 Chopped Spicy Green Chili
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.25 tsp Asafetida
  • 1 cup Shredded Zucchini
  • 1 cup Chopped Fresh Fenugreek Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Toasted White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the coarse whole wheat flour, sorghum flour, chickpea flour, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin coriander powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, green chilies, sugar, baking soda, and asafetida.
  2. Add shredded zucchini and chopped fenugreek leaves to the dry mixture and mix well.
  3. Gradually add peanut oil and yogurt to the mixture. Knead it into a soft dough, adding water if needed to achieve the right consistency.
  4. Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into cylindrical shapes.
  5. Prepare a steamer, place the muthia in the steamer basket, and cover it.
  6. Steam the muthia for about 15-20 minutes, until firm and cooked through.
  7. Once done, let them cool a bit, then cut them into slices.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini to prevent a soggy dough. Adjust spices according to your taste.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Indian