microwave nachni muthia | ragi methi muthia | spinach methi muthia |
Tarla Dalal
• 10 December, 2010
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About Nachni Methi Muthias ( Microwave Recipe )
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What is Nachni Methi Muthias, Microwave Recipe made of.
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Dough for Nachni Methi Muthias
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Making Nachni Methi Muthias
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Nutrient values
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microwave nachni muthia | ragi methi muthia | spinach methi muthia |
The Microwave Nachni Muthia, also known as Ragi Methi Muthia or Spinach Methi Muthia, is a wholesome steamed snack made using a powerful combination of ragi (nachni) flour, whole wheat flour, and besan. These three flours together provide a rich blend of fiber, complex carbohydrates, and plant-based protein, making the muthia both nourishing and satisfying. The traditional Gujarati concept of muthia is elevated here by using nutrient-packed ingredients and microwave cooking for convenience.
A key highlight of this recipe is the use of two nourishing greens—spinach (palak) and fenugreek leaves (methi). While spinach adds moisture, color, and iron, methi brings its signature mildly bitter, aromatic flavour along with minerals like calcium and magnesium. These greens not only boost the nutritional profile but also contribute to the softness and texture of the muthia. The mixture is further enhanced with garlic paste, ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric, curd, and just a pinch of baking soda to help the rolls become light and soft after steaming.
The dough made from the combined ingredients is soft and pliable, allowing easy shaping into small cylindrical rolls. Microwave steaming is a modern twist that reduces cooking time significantly—each batch cooks in just 3 minutes. Keeping the rolls slightly apart is important so they don’t stick together during steaming. After cooling, the rolls are sliced into neat round pieces, forming the classic muthia shape.
The tempering brings the final lift of flavour. Using a microwave-safe bowl, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida (hing) are tempered to release their aroma and crunch. Sesame seeds (til) are especially important as they give the muthia a delightful nutty texture and contribute healthy fats and calcium. When the steamed slices are tossed in this tempering and microwaved again briefly, they absorb the flavours beautifully.
Taste-wise, these ragi methi muthia strike a perfect balance between earthy, spicy, and mildly tangy notes. The combination of garlic, ginger, green chillies, and fermented flavour from the curd gives the snack its signature Gujarati-style taste. The ragi flour adds a subtle nuttiness, while methi and spinach keep the inside moist and nutrient-rich. Garnishing with fresh coriander adds freshness right before serving.
Nutritionally, this snack is a powerhouse. Ragi is rich in calcium, iron, and dietary fiber, making the muthia excellent for bone health, digestion, and managing blood sugar levels. Methi supports digestion, improves insulin sensitivity, and reduces cholesterol. Whole wheat adds additional fiber, while microwave steaming ensures minimal oil use. Overall, microwave nachni muthia is a tasty, wholesome, and convenient snack that blends tradition with health—perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or a light meal.
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Preparation Time
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Cooking Time
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Total Time
28 Mins
Makes
36 pieces
Ingredients
for microwave nachni muthia
- 3/4 cup ragi (nachni , red millet) flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
- 3/4 cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
- 3 tsp oil for greasing and tempering
- 1 1/2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
- 3/4 cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) leaves
- 3 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
- 3 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 3 tbsp fresh curd (dahi)
- salt to taste
- a pinch of baking soda
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
- a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
For The Garnish
- 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
for microwave nachni muthia
- Combine the flours, ½ cup of fenugreek leaves, spinach, garlic paste, ginger-green chilli paste, sugar, turmeric powder, curds, salt and soda-bi-carb in a bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough, using 1¾ cups of water. Keep aside.
- Grease your hands with ¼ tsp of oil, divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a 50 mm. (2”) cylindrical roll.
- Grease a microwave safe dish with ¼ tsp of oil, place 4 rolls at an even distance, cover with a wet muslin cloth and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Repeat step 3 twice to get 8 more rolls.
- Cool slightly and cut each roll into 12 mm. (½”) slices and keep aside.
- For the tempering, add the remaining 2 tsp of oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Add the mustard seeds and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the sesame seeds and asafoetida and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add the muthia pieces, toss well and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute.
- Serve immediately garnished with coriander.
Nachni Methi Muthias ( Microwave Recipe ) recipe with step by step photos
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See below image of list of ingredients for Nachni Methi Muthias, Microwave Recipe.
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To make the Nachni Methi Muthias, Microwave Recipe, In a deep bowl put 3/4 cup ragi (nachni , red millet) flour.
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Add 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
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Add 3/4 cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) leaves.
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Add 3/4 cup finely chopped spinach (palak).
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Add 1 1/2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour).
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Add 3 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
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Add 1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste.
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Add 2 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add 3 tsp sugar. This will reduce the bitter taste of methi.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 3 tbsp fresh curd (dahi).
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Add salt to taste. We added 1 tsp salt.
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Gradually add water to make a soft dough. We added 1¾ cups of water.
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Mix well and knead into a soft dough.
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To make nachni methi muthia recipe | ragi palak methi muthiya | red millet dumpling | Grease your hands with ¼ tsp of oil, divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a 50 mm. (2”) cylindrical roll.
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Grease a microwave safe dish with ¼ tsp of oil .
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Place 4 rolls at an even distance, cover with a wet muslin cloth and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
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Repeat step 3 twice to get 8 more rolls.
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Cool slightly and cut each roll into 12 mm. (½”) slices and keep aside.
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For the tempering, add the remaining 2 tsp of oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
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Add the 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson) and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
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Add the 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til) and a pinch of asafoetida (hing) and microwave on high for 1 minute.
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Add the muthia pieces, toss well and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute.
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Garnished with 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Serve these nachni methi muthias immediately with green chutney.
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Nachni Methi Muthias, Microwave Recipe | ragi palak methi muthiya.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per piece
| Energy | 30 cal |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.2 mg |
| Sodium | 2.9 mg |
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Sudhir
Oct. 1, 2020, 11:18 a.m.
I cannot eat wheat. Can I substitute with oats or jowar flour?
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 1, 2020, 11:18 a.m.
Yes, you can try with jowar flour, but the proportion of water might vary.
Shreya
May 4, 2013, 1:13 p.m.
Aaahhhhhh!!!! Just thoroughly enjoyed not using the gas stove.... It was a great experience cooking in microwave for first time. Hassle-free and healthy nachni- methi muthia''s were just vanished from my lunch-box in seconds... Thank You.. Please share more.
