Paneer Muthiya

Muthias is an indian food. Little muthias made of nachni, methi, spinach, jowar flour and wheat flour are packets of health and energy. They make an amazing snack that is extremely satiating and adds the essential fibre, iron, and calcium that the body needs. Try making them for your next snack.

Ingredients

For the muthias

1 cup grated Paneer
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
4 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tbsp semolina (rava)
5 tbsp curds (dahi)
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tbsp garlic (lehsun), grated
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tbsp jeggry
1 tbsp pickle masala (methiya masala) -- optional
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

For the tempering

2 1/4 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
3 to 4 curry leaves (kadi patta)

Other ingredients
oil for greasing

Method

For the muthias
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead to make a soft dough using enough water.
Divide the dough into a 3 equal parts and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll of approx. 125 mm. (5") in length.
Place the rolls on a greased steaming dish and steam for 10 to 12 minutes till firm.
Remove, cool and cut into 25 mm (1") thick slices.

How to proceed

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, add the til, asafoetida and curry leaves.
Add the sliced muthias and saute over a low flame till they are lightly browned.
Serve hot with green chutney and ketchup.