Crispy Whole Wheat Muthia

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :25 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 2 cups

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups coarse whole wheat flour (jada gehun ka atta)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.Knead into a stiff dough using enough water.
Divide the dough into 25 portions and shape each portion into 25 mm. (1”) cylindrical long roll.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry a few muthias at a time on a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain them. Do not use a tissue paper as the muthias have sugar they will stick on it.
Cool completely and store in an air-tight container and use as required.