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Try Burhanpur's Famous Methi Muthia That Lasts For Weeks
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News18•05-10-2026, 16:29
Try Burhanpur's Famous Methi Muthia That Lasts For Weeks
- •Burhanpur's famous methi muthia is primarily made using gram flour, fresh fenugreek leaves, and coarse wheat flour.
- •The ingredients are mixed together with spices and shaped by hand before being thoroughly fried in oil until golden brown.
- •This traditional dish is known for its great taste and can be stored for days without spoiling if kept properly.
- •Locals love enjoying these crispy muthias hot with tea and chutney, especially during the rainy season.
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Methi muthia is primarily made using gram flour (besan), fresh fenugreek leaves (methi ki bhaji), and coarse wheat flour. Additional ingredients include cumin seeds, coriander, green chili paste, salt, and oil.
Cleaned and finely chopped fenugreek leaves are mixed with gram flour, coarse wheat flour, cumin, coriander, green chili paste, salt, and water to form a mixture. Small muthias are shaped by hand and deep-fried in hot oil until they turn golden brown.
Well-prepared and properly stored muthias can last for weeks without spoiling, making them a favored traditional snack to make and store during rainy days. They are often enjoyed hot with tea, green chutney, or a chutney of choice while watching the rain.
