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Cheese, Leek and Dill Muffin, Savoury Muffin

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Here is an aromatic and flavour-packed savoury treat for cheese-lovers. Made with yummy ingredients like cheese, leek, dill and garlic powder, these savoury muffins have a rich flavour and amazing mouth-feel.
The well-planned use of spices like nutmeg, cardamom and red chillies gives the Cheese, Leek and Dill Muffin a really tantalizing aroma, which will lure everybody.
An easy snack to make for tiffin or brunch, this can also double up as a smart accompaniment for soups and salads.
Try other muffin recipes Whole Wheat and Carrot Beetroot Savoury Muffins and Mini Raisin Muffins .
Cheese, Leek and Dill Muffin, Savoury Muffin recipe - How to make Cheese, Leek and Dill Muffin, Savoury Muffin
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Makes
9 muffins
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup grated processed cheese
3/4 cup chopped leek
1/4 cup finely chopped dill leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) powder
3/4 cup milk
salt to taste
Method
- Heat olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and leek and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside to cool completely.
- Combine the plain flour, ½ cup cheese, leek-garlic mixture, nutmeg powder, cardamom powder, dill leaves, baking powder, baking soda, chilli flakes, mixed herbs, garlic powder, milk and salt in a deep bowl and mix well using a spatula.
- Add the olive oil and mix gently with a spatula.
- Pour 1 tbsp of the mixture into greased muffin moulds.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of cheese in the centre and spread 1 tbsp of the mixture evenly over it.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool slightly and serve.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 108 cal |
Protein | 4.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 10.5 g |
Fiber | 0 g |
Fat | 5.1 g |
Cholesterol | 11.6 mg |
Sodium | 115 mg |
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Rahul
March 13, 2025, midnight
Cheese, leek and dill muffins.. wow.. these muffins are very unusual.. the taste of dill leaves and leek is very good.. This is a must try recipe..