Fenugreek Dumpling and Broad Beans Curry (Surati Papadi Ma Methi Muthia)

In this recipe first we make Muthia. Authentically in Guajarati family for making Muthia (Dumpling) they use 60% wheat Karkaro Flour (Whole Wheat Flour) and rest 40 % Jowar Flour (Sorghum Flour). Traditionally they not frying Muthia but adding directly Muthia in Papadi Beans and cooking. But I like to steam Muthia or deep fry so I can use some of them for curry and rest for tea time or as a snack. It’s quick, easy tasty and delicious.

     Ingredients for Fenugreek Dumplings (Methi Muthia)

• Fenugreek Leaves 1 Big Bowl
• Karkaro lot (Whole Wheat Flour) 1 and ½ cup
• Sorghum (Jowar) Flour ½ Cup
• Note: If you like you can make Muthia with only Whole Wheat Flour (Karkaro Lot)
• Oil for deep fry
• Spices
• Sesame Seeds ½ Tsp.
• Ajmo (Carom seeds or Ajwain) ¼ Tsp.
• Green Chili and Ginger Paste 1 Tsp.
• Garlic Paste ½ Tsp.
• Turmeric Powder 1 Tsp.
• Cumin Coriander Powder 1 Tsp.
• Coriander Powder 1 Tsp.
• Pinch of Baking Powder
• Pinch of Asafoetida Powder
• 2-3 Tsp Oil
• Salt to taste

             Method

1. Take a big bowl or plate, take flour, chopped green fenugreek leaves, add all spices listed above, mix well with hand thoroughly, now make dumpling (Muthia) in cylinder shape. Deep fry all of them and keep a side.

             Ingredients for Sabji

• Surati Papadi(Broad Beans) 200-250 gms
• Oil 2-3 Tsp.
• Garlic Paste 2 Tsp.
• Pinch of Hing
• Spices
• Ajmo ( Ajwain/carom seeds) ¼ Tsp.
• Turmeric Powder 1 Tsp.
• Green Chili and Ginger Paste 1 Tsp.
• Cumin and Coriander Powder 1 tsp.
• Pinch of Baking Powder
• Salt to taste

          Method

1. In a steamer steam Papadi with little salt about 8-10 Minutes. Let it cool 5-10 minutes).
2. In kadhai or pan take oil 2-3 spoons add carom seeds (Ajmo), hing.
3. Add hing(Asafoetida) and garlic paste with spoon of water, add Papadi (Broad Beans) and stir. Add rest of masala, mix well and cook for 4-5 Minutes.
4. Add prepared dumpling and add ½ to 1 cup of water. (Adjust water quantity according to consistency of your desired).
5. Cook for 5-7 Minutes or up to boiling.
6. Add sugar, coriander and cover lid for 10-15 minutes.
7. Now it is redy to serve with roti/paratha or enjoy with fresh Mango Rus (Pulp) or with mango cube. I made some roti for hubby but I like to enjoy without roti with mango cube as a side.  

Veggie Tostada

Vegetarian Tostada is easier to make, delicious, and healthier. My family love Mexican Dishes and I like to make mostly every week different kind of dishes because they full of proteins and provide nutrient we need.

Ingredients

• Black beans or Pinto beans 2 Cup Cooked and mashed (I took 1 cup Black Beans and 1 Cup Pinto Beans).
• Tostadas Shells 6 Toasted ( For toasting I put in oven at 250 F for 5 minutes )
• Red Chilli powder Or Paprika ½ Tsp.
• Cumin Powder ½ Tsp.
• Garlic Clove Minced 1
• Turmeric Powder ¼ Tsp.
• Carom Seeds 1/8 Tsp. (Optional)
• Asafoetida One Pinch
• Corn frozen 1/4 Cup
• Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese or any of your choice ¾ Cup
• Shredded Lettuce 1 Cup
• Olive Oil 1 Tbsp.
• For Guacamole
• Ripe and Peeled Avocados – 2 coarsely mashed
• Fresh Lime Juice 2-3 Tbsp.
• 4-5 string coriander, washed and chopped
• Salt ½ Tsp.
• Black Pepper powder ¼ Tsp.
• Cumin Powder ½ Tsp.
• Olive oil 1/2 Tsp.
• Garlic Clove Minced 1
• Combine all ingredients in medium bowl, mix well or Mix in Vitamix for 30 seconeds, cover guacamole until ready to use.
• Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
• Diced seeded Tomato 3 Cups
• Diced Onion 1 Cup
• Diced deseed Jalapeno 1/3 Cup ( If you like spicy than diced with seed)
• Chopped Fresh Cilantro ¼ Cup
• Fresh Lime Juice 2 Tbsp.
• Salt ½ Tsp.
• Black Pepper Powder or freshly crushed ¼ Tsp.
• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover until ready to serve.

  Method

1. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add oil, swirl to coat. Add Carom seeds, Asafoetida, garlic Minced, 1 cup of fresh salsa, corn, red chilli powder, Turmeric Powder, cumin powder and cook for 5-7 Minutes.
2. Add mashed beans add little water if necessary to desired consistency.
3. Cooked 4-5 Minutes. Turn off the heat.
4. Spread about 3-5 spoons of bean mixture on each tostada shell. Top each with guacamole, cheese, lettuce and fresh salsa as per your requirement. Serve Immediately.