Spinach Muthiya Recipe
Spinach Muthiya is one Gujarati recipe that can be considered the most traditional dish of Western-India's cuisine. This easy recipe can be made with a few ingredients and doesn't take much effort from your side. It is a favorite snack recipe among the kids and is equally enjoyed by adults.
Spinach Muthiya Recipe
Ingredients:
For Tempering :
- 1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 tablespoon sesame seeds
For Dough :
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Recipe :
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Step 1
In a medium sized bowl, add the wheat flour, gram flour, semolina, maize flour, turmeric powder, asafoetida, baking soda, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, salt and sugar. Mix these well and then add ginger paste, garlic paste, green chillies, chopped coriander, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of oil. Now , give it a nice whisk and set it aside.
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Step 2
Next, dry the chopped spinach thoroughly, and add it along with curd to the previous ingredients in the bowl. Mix this well and knead it into soft dough. Use water, if needed. Next, add about 5 cups of water in a steamer and bring it to a boil. Then grease the steamer tray with some oil.
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Step 3
Now, apply some oil on your palms and divide the dough into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a cylindrical log or as per your desired shape, and arrange them on the greased tray. Steam it for 20-22 minutes and check if the muthiya is cooked by inserting a toothpick in it. Once cooked, let it cool for 5 minutes and then cut it into half inch slices.
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Step 4
Next, place a pan over medium flame and heat 3 teaspoon oil in it. Add mustard and sesame seeds in the hot oil and let them splutter. Next, add sliced muthiya and mix gently to make sure that it does not break. Cook it until it turns golden brown and crispy. Transfer it on an absorbent paper and serve it hot with some tomato ketchup or chutney.
