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Tarla Dalal
23 February, 2025
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crispy whole wheat muthia recipe | fried Gujarati muthia | Indian jar snack | with 25 amazing images.
crispy whole wheat muthia recipe | fried Gujarati muthia | Indian jar snack is a tea time snack with a crunchy bite which is most pleasing. Learn how to make fried Gujarati muthia.
To make crispy whole wheat muthia, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well. Knead into a stiff dough using enough water. Divide the dough into 25 portions and shape each portion into 25 mm. (1”) cylindrical long roll. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry a few muthias at a time on a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain them. Do not use a tissue paper as the muthias have sugar they will stick on it.Cool completely and store in an air-tight container and use as required.
Muthia is a famous Gujarati snack, which apparently derives its name from the word ‘muthi’, meaning ‘fist’. Perhaps since the dough is shaped into cylindrical rolls using a gripping action of the palm and wrist, this snack is called Muthia. Usually, muthias are made with a combination of besan and other flours. In this Indian jar snack variant, we have made it using coarse whole wheat flour and it tastes simply awesome!
The accents of dried fenugreek leaves and sesame seeds very well complements with sugar in this crispy whole wheat muthia. The crispness, aroma and spicy taste of the muthia is really appetizing.
You can store this fried Gujarati muthia in a jar for 10-15 days and relish any time you wish with a cup of tea , or take it along while travelling. You can also try other jar snack like Phoolwadi or Chakli.
Tips to make crispy whole wheat muthia. 1. Do not add extra water as that will make the muthia mixture as a dough which we don’t want. 2. Shape the muthias when the muthia mixture is ready as they get dry. 3. You can shape all and keep and then deep-fry. 4. crispy whole wheat muthia | Indian jar snack | can be stored in an air-tight container for atleast 15 days. 5. Always deep-fry them on a slow flame so they evenly cook.
Enjoy crispy whole wheat muthia recipe | fried Gujarati muthia | Indian jar snack | with step by step photos.
Crispy Whole Wheat Muthia, Fried Gujarati Muthia recipe - How to make Crispy Whole Wheat Muthia, Fried Gujarati Muthia
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
2 cups
Ingredients
For Crispy Whole Wheat Muthia
1 1/2 cups coarse whole wheat flour (jada gehun ka atta)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
Method
For crispy whole wheat muthia
- To make crispy whole wheat muthia, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Knead into a stiff dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 25 portions and shape each portion into 25 mm. (1”) cylindrical long roll.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry a few muthias at a time on a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain them. Do not use a tissue paper as the muthias have sugar they will stick on it.
- Cool the crispy whole wheat muthia completely and store in an air-tight container and use as required.
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Crispy Whole Wheat Muthia, Fried Gujarati Muthia recipe with step by step photos
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In a deep bowl, add 1 1/2 cups coarse whole wheat flour (jada gehun ka atta).
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Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add 1 tsp sesame seeds (til).
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Add 2 tbsp sugar.
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Add 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).
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Add 2 tbsp oil.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix it very well with your hands.
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Add approx.4 to 5 tbsp of water. Do not add all the water together as the water quantity depends we do not want a dough we want a crumbly texture.
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Mix well, it should not be a dough it should be crumbly like this.
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To know if water is enough you can check like this.
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In a deep bowl, add 1 1/2 cups coarse whole wheat flour (jada gehun ka atta).
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- To make crispy whole wheat muthia recipe | fried Gujarati muthia | Indian jar snack | divide the mixture into 17 equal portions. If you are facing difficulty then grease your hand with oil and then start shaping it.
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Shape each portion roughly into an oval by rolling between your palms and fingers.
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Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and slide a few Muthias.
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Deep-fry a few muthiyas on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Cool completely but do not drain on an absorbent paper as the sugar in muthias will stick to the absorbent paper.
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Serve whole wheat muthia | fried Gujarati muthia | immediately or store in a jar snack. Use as required.
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Do not add extra water as that will make the muthia mixture as a dough which we don’t want.
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Shape the muthias when the muthia mixture is ready as they get dry.
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You can shape all and keep and then deep-fry.
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crispy whole wheat muthia | Indian jar snack | can be stored in an air-tight container for atleast 15 days.
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Always deep-fry them on a slow flame so they evenly cook.
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Do not add extra water as that will make the muthia mixture as a dough which we don’t want.
sonia
March 13, 2025, midnight
I always look for snack recipes to be made and stored over the weekends so on weekdays I just have to fill in a dabba and carry it to office to eat for snacks. This was an easy recipe and tasted soo good...
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