STEAMED METHI MUTHIA

Ingredients:

1 cups besan/chickpea flour1 tbsp semolina

1 tbsp water or yogurt – add more if required
1/8 tsp baking soda
1 cup chopped methi leaves
1 tsp powdered sugar

1/2 tsp salt or as per taste
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp white sesame seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp coriander/dhania powder
1/2 tsp cumin/jeera powder
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp ginger and green chili paste
For tempering:

2 tbsp oil
1 tsp white sesame seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
a pinch of asafoetida
1 sprig of curry leaves
chopped coriander leaves and freshly grated coconut for garnishing

Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients  and make a smooth dough and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
2. Make small elongated cylindrical rolls.
3. Heat water in a big vessel and place a greased steal strainer on it.
4. Now place muthias on the strainer cover it and steam for 10-12 minutes.
5. Check with the help of a toothpick or knife, if it comes out clean it is done.
6. Let them get cool then slice them in desired shape.
7. Heat oil in a pan for tempering and add asafoetida,mustard seeds,sesame seeds and curry leaves.
8. As they splatter add the sliced steamed muthia to the tempering and fry these for 2-3 minutes on a medium flame.
9. Garnish with coriander and coconut and serve hot with some tamarind chutney or tomato sauce.