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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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palak methi dumplings is a healthy and delicious steamed snack, quite similar to the famous gujarati muthias. Learn how to make palak methi dumplings recipe | palak methi na muthia | steamed palak methi dumplings | healthy Indian dumplings |
steamed palak methi dumplings are made of wholesome whole wheat flour and protein-rich besan, these palak methi dumplings combine a generous amount of nutritious spinach and fenugreek leaves too.
healthy Indian dumplings are mildly-spiced yet aromatic and flavourful, these dumplings will be loved by young and old alike, and hence a brilliant means of including greens in your diet.
Steaming ensures minimal use of oil making this a great option for weight-watchers too. Can also have these nutritious palak methi dumplings during pregnancy.
Tips to make palak methi dumplings: 1. The mixture of dumplings should not be too thick or too thin. 2. You can increase or decrease sugar according to your preference. 3. Enjoy the palak methi dumplings hot with green chutney for the better taste.
Enjoy palak methi dumplings recipe | palak methi na muthia | steamed palak methi dumplings | healthy Indian dumplings | with detailed step by step images.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
12 Mins
Total Time
27 Mins
Makes
14 dumplings
Ingredients
For Palak Methi Dumplings
2 cups shredded spinach (palak)
1 1/2 cups chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) leaves
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
1/2 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp sesame seeds (til) (optional)
1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tbsp oil
2 pinches of baking soda
oil for greasing
For Serving With Palak Methi Dumplings
Method
- To make palak methi dumplings, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and knead into a very soft dough using little water approx. 3 tbsp.
- Divide the mixture into 20 equal portions and roll each portion into a round dumpling.
- Arrange 12 dumplings on a greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Repeat step 3 to make remaining dumplings.
- Serve immediately with green chutney.
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palak methi dumplings recipe | palak methi nu muthia | steamed palak methi dumplings | healthy Indian dumplings | are made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 2 cups shredded spinach (palak), 1 1/2 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves, a pinch of asafoetida (hing), salt to taste, 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour), 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta), 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste, 1 tbsp oil,2 pinches of soda- bi carb and oil for greasing. See the below image of list of ingredients for palak methi dumplings.
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palak methi dumplings recipe | palak methi nu muthia | steamed palak methi dumplings | healthy Indian dumplings | are made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 2 cups shredded spinach (palak), 1 1/2 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves, a pinch of asafoetida (hing), salt to taste, 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour), 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta), 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste, 1 tbsp oil,2 pinches of soda- bi carb and oil for greasing. See the below image of list of ingredients for palak methi dumplings.
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To make palak methi dumplings recipe | palak methi nu muthia | steamed palak methi dumplings | healthy Indian dumplings | in a deep bowl add 2 cups shredded spinach (palak).
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Add 1 1/2 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
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Add 2 tsp sugar.
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Add 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste.
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Add 1 tbsp oil.
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Add sesame seeds (til).
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Add 2 pinches of baking soda.
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Knead into a very soft dough using little water approx. 1 tbsp.
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To make palak methi dumplings recipe | palak methi nu muthia | steamed palak methi dumplings | healthy Indian dumplings | in a deep bowl add 2 cups shredded spinach (palak).
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Grease the steamer plate using little oil.
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Arrange the dumplings on a greased sieve.
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Steam the dumplings in a steamer for 5 to 6 minutes.
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Remove in a plate and keep aside to cool. Repeat step to make remaining dumplings.
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Serve palak methi dumplings recipe | palak methi nu muthia | steamed palak methi dumplings | healthy Indian dumplings | immediately with green chutney.
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Grease the steamer plate using little oil.
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The mixture of dumplings should not be too thick or too thin.
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You can increase or decrease sugar according to your preference.
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Enjoy the palak methi dumplings hot with green chutney for the better taste.
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The mixture of dumplings should not be too thick or too thin.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 44 cal |
Protein | 1.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 5.9 g |
Fiber | 1.7 g |
Fat | 1.5 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 12.1 mg |
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Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
Never thought methi and palak could taste so fantastic.. This dumplings with very little masala and steaming makes it even more healthy..