Leek and Dill Muffin

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 9 muffins

Ingredients :

1 cup grated processed cheese
3/4 cup chopped leek
1/4 cup finely chopped dill leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) powder
3/4 cup milk
salt to taste

Method :

Heat olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and leek and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside to cool completely.
Combine the plain flour, ½ cup cheese, leek-garlic mixture, nutmeg powder, cardamom powder, dill leaves, baking powder, baking soda, chilli flakes, mixed herbs, garlic powder, milk and salt in a deep bowl and mix well using a spatula.
Add the olive oil and mix gently with a spatula.
Pour 1 tbsp of the mixture into greased muffin moulds.
Sprinkle 1 tsp of cheese in the centre and spread 1 tbsp of the mixture evenly over it.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.
Cool slightly and serve.