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nachni methi muthia is a healthy Indian snack made from ragi flour and methi. Learn how to make red millet dumplings.

These super-tasty nachni methi muthias made of nachni, methi and wheat flour pack a lot of good health and energy into their little forms. They make a very satiating snack, which provides the body with enough energy.

Ragi flour( Nachni flour): Ragi flour in nachni methi muthia is high in protein and great source for vegetarians. In addition it's gluten-free, high in fibre which in turn is good for diabetic and a healthy heart.

nachni methi muthia is rich in Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, Thiamine, Magnesium.

Serve these nachni methi muthias immediately with green chutney or you can store them in the fridge for a day.

You will really relish having ragi palak methi muthiya with a cup of hot chaai.

Pro tips for nachni methi muthias 1. Add 2 tsp sugar. This will reduce the bitter taste of methi. 2. Add 2 tsp coconut oil or olive oil or oil. Avoid processed seed oils as they are not healthy. You can serve nachni methi muthia with coconut chutney.

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Nachni Methi Muthia recipe - How to make Nachni Methi Muthia

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     8Makes 8 servings
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  1. To make nachni methi muthia, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using approx. ¼ cup of water.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll.
  3. Place the rolls on a greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 15 minutes.
  4. Cool slightly and cut into 12 mm. (½”) slices. Keep aside.
  5. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  6. When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  7. Add the muthia slices, toss well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve the nachni methi muthia immediately garnished with coriander.

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dough for nachni methi muthia
  1. In a deep bowl put 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves.
  3. Add 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
  4. Add 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour).
  5. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak).
  6. Add 1 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
  7. Add 1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste.
  8. Add 2 tsp green chilli paste.
  9. Add 2 tsp sugar. This will reduce the bitter taste of methi.
  10. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  11. Add 4 tbsp fresh low-fat curds (dahi).
  12. Add salt to taste. We added 1 tsp salt.
  13. Add 2 tsp coconut oil or olive oil or oil. Avoid processed seed oils as they are not healthy
  14. Gradually add water to make a soft dough. We added 1/4 cup water plus 1 tablespoon.
  15. Knead into a soft dough.
  16. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.
  17. Shape each portion into a cylindrical roll and place in a thali.

making nachni methi muthia
  1. To make nachni methi muthia recipe | ragi palak methi muthiya | red millet dumpling | grease the bottom sieve of a steamer.
  2. Place the rolled dough on a greased sieve of a steamer. This will prevent the muthia from sticking.
  3. Cover and steam in a steamer for 15 minutes.
  4. Cool slightly.
  5. Cut each steamed roll into 12 mm. (½”) slices. Each roll gives 9 muthia's. 
  6. Steamed nachni muthi is ready. We have a total of 36 pieces each weighing 22 grams approximately. Now we will add a tempering to this and cook.
  7. Heat the coconut oil or oil in a broad non-stick pan. Use coconut oil for a healthier diet. Say no to processed oil. Make sure to use a broad non stick pan as we are cooking 36 muthiya in this.
  8. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
  9. When the seeds crackle, add 1 tbsp sesame seeds (til).
  10. Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
  11. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  12. Add the muthia slices.
  13. Toss nachni methi muthia well.
  14. Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  15. Serve nachni methi muthia | ragi palak methi muthiya | red millet dumpling | immediately garnished with coriander.

pro tips for nachni methi muthia
  1. Add 2 tsp sugar. This will reduce the bitter taste of methi.
  2. Add 2 tsp coconut oil or olive oil or oil. Avoid processed seed oils as they are not healthy.
  3. Cover and steam in a steamer for 15 minutes.
  4. Steamed nachni methi muthia is ready. We have a total of 36 pieces each weighing 22 grams approximately. Now we will add a tempering to this and cook.
  5. You can serve nachni methi muthia with coconut chutney.
  6. Nachni Methi Muthia is rich in Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, Thiamine, Magnesium.
    1. Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 23% of RDA.
    2. Calcium.  See Calcium rich recipes : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults. 21% of RDA.
    3. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 21% of RDA.
    4.  Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA.
    5. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 19% of RDA.

Accompaniments

Chunky Vegetable Dip ( Kebabs and Tikkis Recipes) 
Dahi Wali Hari Chutney, Mint Curd Onion Chutney 
Hare Lehsun ki Chutney 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy168 cal
Protein4.6 g
Carbohydrates28.4 g
Fiber5.2 g
Fat4.3 g
Cholesterol1.2 mg
Sodium14.7 mg

RECIPE SOURCE : Top 10 Healthy FoodsBuy this cookbook
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Nachni Methi Muthias ( Iron and Calcium Rich Recipe )
5
n_katira
 on 14 Sep 15 03:42 PM


I was looking out for a healthy recipe using nachni flour and tried my hand on this one... I have to admit that my little one just grabbed pieces after pieces of these muthias.. I was happy she had a nourishing snack rich of calcium and she was glad to have a new snack in the menu.
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Nachni Methi Muthias ( Iron and Calcium Rich Recipe )
5
Healthy Eating
 on 20 Sep 13 09:38 AM


nice recipe...
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