Appetizer: Methi (Fenugreek) Muthya

Methi( Fenugreek) Muthya: 

Ingredients: 
Methi 3 bunch chooped 
Wheat grained flour (wheat crumbs)- 2 cup
Oil- 2 tbsp  instead of (use less oil(1tbsp) or no oil and use ENO 1/2 tsp)
Yogurt- 3 tsp
Green chili paste- 2 tsp
Ginger paste- 1 tsp
Garlic paste- 1 tsp
Red chili powder- 1 tsp
Turmeric- 1 tsp
Sugar / jaggerry- 2 tbsp
Lemon juice- 1 tbsp
For seasoning:
Mustard- 1 tsp
Cumin- 1 tsp
Asafetida- 1 tsp
Sesame seed – 2 tsp
Curry leave- 4-5
Oil- 2 tbsp
Whole red chili- 2 pcs
Asafetida- pinch
Coriander leaves- 2 tbsp
lemon juice- 1/2 tsp


Method:
1. Chooped Methi leaves and mix with 2 tbsp oil, yogurt, green chili- ginger- garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder,  sugar/ jaggerry, lemon juice & ½ cup water, the wheat grained flour in a large bowl to make dough.
3. Divide dough into 7 -8 parts & make a long roll. Place all roll in preheated steamer for 15- 20 min. Cut roll in ½ inch.
4. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a small pan. Splutter mustard, cumin, sesame seed, curry leave and asafetida.
5. Pour over cooked muthia. Garnish with coriander and lemon juice.
6. Ready to serve.
Tip: Good for hair.Both the leaves and seeds of this bitter tasting vegetable are fit for consumption. The seeds are generally used as a condiment and for flavoring . Researches have shown that the regular long term use of Methi seeds reduces deposits of fat in the body and lowers cholesterol. It's good for Arthritis.