Bajra Onion Muthia video by Tarla Dalal

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Bajra Onion Muthia video. While muthias can be prepared in varied methods ranging from baking and deep-frying to steaming, you will find that cooking them in a kadhai is not only convenient but also gives them a richer flavour and wonderful texture. Here we show you how to make amazing Bajra Onion Muthias using a non-stick kadhai

Recipe Description for Bajra Onion Muthia, Bajra Onion Kadhai Muthia

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 16 mins
Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients

For Bajra Onion Muthia
1 cup bajra (black millet) flour
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp sugar
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
2 pinches of baking soda
salt to taste
3 tsp oil for greasing and tempering
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
7 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine the bajra flour, onions, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds, ginger-green chilli paste, sugar, coriander, soda bi-carb, salt and 1 tsp of oil in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
Apply a little oil on your hands and divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a cylindrical roll approximately 100 mm. (4") length.
Cut into 25 mm. (1") in diameter slices and keep aside.
Heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the cumin seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the muthia pieces, ½ cup of water, mix gently and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 7 minutes, while stirring once in between.
Add more ¼ cup of water, mix gently and cook on a slow flame for another 8 minutes or till all the water evaporates.
Serve immediately garnished with coriander.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Non-Fried Snacks (Farsan)