Fenugreek leaves snacks – Methi Muthiya

Ingredients
Fenugreek leaves i.e. methi
Wheat flour
Gram flour
Soji or Semolina
Green chili
garlic
ginger
lemon
Turmeric powder
coriander powder
hing or asafoetida
sugar
salt
Oil

1. Sort the fenugreek leaves, remove the roots and big stems and wash fenugreek leaves thoroughly. Then chop it.

2. Transfer  the chopped leaves to a bowl.
Add 1 tsp salt and leave it for 5-10 minutes. Water will release.

3. Now add 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp hing or asafoetida, 1 tsp grated ginger, chopped green chili as per taste, squeeze 1 tsp lemon, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp grated garlic (optional) and mix well.

4. Then add 1/2 besan i.e. gram flour, 1/2 wheat flour, 1/4 fine rava i.e. sooji or semolina and knead a dough. Add water only if necessary.

5. Take a small ball, press gently and shape it cylindrical i.e. Muthiya and keep it aside.

6. Heat oil for deep frying. Flip the sides until it becomes crispy and golden brown.

7. Remove it on a paper napkin to remove excess oil.

8. Serve the muthiya as a snacks or appetizers alongside a dip, chutney or sauce.