Methi Muthiya Tameta Galka Nu Shaak – Fist-Shaped Fried Methi Dumpling In Sponge Gourd Tomato Curry

Ingredients

• 1 cup methi
• 1 cup besan / gramflour
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as required
• 1/8 tsp soda
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• Oil to deep fry methi muthiya
• 3 sponge gourd diced
• 3 tomatoes puree
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp hing
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 2 tsp coriander jeera powder
• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp carrom seeds
• 1 tsp ginger chili paste
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Water as required
• 1 tsp jaggery

Steps

1. Wash methi leaves and chop them. Add all ingredients and mix well.
2. Add water to knead the dough. Make small fist-shaped dumplings – Muthiyas. Fry in oil till it turns crispy and golden brown. Keep aside Ina plate.
3. Wash and peel off sponge gourd. Chop them into dice. Cut tomatoes and make puree in a mixer jar.
4. Take a pan, add oil, mustard seeds, carrom seeds, hing, garlic, and ginger chili. Saute them well. Add tomato puree and cook for a couple of minutes.
5. Add diced galka, add salt and turmeric powder. Mix well. Add water as required. Cover it, cook till it turns soft, and is cooked. Add red chili powder, coriander jeera powder, garam masala, and jaggery.
6. Now add fried muthiyas, mix in the curry. Cover a lid. Cook all for 3 more minutes. Methi Muthiya Galka Nu Shaak is ready to serve.
7. Serve it warm with steamed rice, roti, puri, or paratha. Enjoy.