Baked methi muthiya is a healthy modification to the traditional deep-fried methi muthias recipes. Methi muthias are used in soo many Gujarati recipes. So, to avoid excess calories and eat them guilt-free, I found this method and the results are amazing.
Also, try: the Gujarati Patra recipe, Handvo
Ingredients to make Baked methi muthiya:
Fenugreek leaves chopped – 1 cup
Whole wheat flour – 5 tbsp
Bengal gram flour – ¼ cup
Ginger-chilli paste – 1 tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Chilli powder – 1/4tsp
Coriander powder – ¼ tsp
Cumin powder – ¼ tsp
Oil – 1 tsp
Salt – according to taste
Method:
Firstly, take a deep bowl, put fenugreek leaves, whole wheat flour, Bengal gram flour, ginger- chili paste, lemon juice, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, oil, salt, and water, and knead a soft dough from it.
Then, divide the dough into equal parts and roll them in an oval shape with your palms.
After that, grease the baking tray with some oil and preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius.
Keep the baking tray in the oven and bake methi muthiyas for 10 minutes.
Then, turn them around and bake again for 5 minutes.
Finally, serve the healthy baked methi muthiya with green chutney.
Benefits of (methi) fenugreek leaves:
Helps reduce cholesterol
Rich in fiber so helps in weight loss.
Antioxidants rich
Vitamin C, A, and beta-carotene are present.
Fenugreek leaves are gut-friendly. So, help in preventing gastric disorders.
They have anti-diabetic properties. So, helps maintain blood glucose levels.
It also acts as a blood thinner. So, prevent blood clot formation.
They help in stimulating collagen synthesis which results in healthy skin and hair.
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