Methi Dhokli to Bring Gujarati Flavours to Your Table  

By Deepali Verma

December 11, 2023

Relish in the fragrant delight of authentic Gujarati cuisine with this nutritious dumpling curry flavoured with fenugreek. 

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Ingredients 

2 tsp finely chopped garlic ¾ cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves 1 cup besan 1 ½ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder A pinch of asafoetida (hing) Salt to taste 1 tsp oil for greasing 

Step 1

In a deep bowl, mix together the besan, fenugreek, garlic, chilli powder, coriander powder, asafetida, salt, and half a cup of water to make garlicky methi dhokli. Stir thoroughly until combined.   

Step 2

Use ½ teaspoon of oil to grease a thali with a diameter of 175 mm (7"), pour in half of the batter, and steam for 8 – 10 minutes. 

Step 3

To make one additional thali, repeat step. Before serving, slice the garlicky methi dhokli into diamond shapes.