Karnataka Style Menthe Kadubu Recipe (Fenugreek Leaves Wheat Dumpling Recipe)

A North Karnataka delicacy which is a simple spicy wheat flour dumpling,tossed with some spicy fenugreek leaves.

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Karnataka Style Menthe Kadubu Recipe (Fenugreek Leaves Wheat Dumpling Recipe)
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Karnataka Style Menthe Kadubu Recipe (Fenugreek Leaves Wheat Dumpling Recipe) is a North Karnataka delicacy which is a simple spicy wheat flour dumpling shaped into discs and boiled, then it is tossed with some spicy fenugreek leaves.  There are two different variation to this dish one is the dry and one is the gravy version and it varies from region to region.

Fenugreek leaves are good for the body, as it helps in cooling and aids in digestion and cures problems like stomach upset and gastric problems etc.,

Serve the Karnataka Style Menthe Kadubu Recipe (Fenugreek Leaves Wheat Dumpling Recipe) as a side dish to steam rice , Kollu Rasam Recipe (Nourishing HorseGram Stew) and Karnataka Style Sorakkai Palya Recipe. Or it can be had as a breakfast as well. 

If you are looking for more Fenugreek Recipes here are some: 

  1. Gujarati Methi Thepla (Spiced Indian Flat Bread with Fenugreek Leaves)
  2. Traditional Punjabi Kadhi with Methi (Fenugreek Leaf Yogurt Curry)
  3. Steamed Methi Palak Muthias (Fenugreek & Spinach Leaf Dumplings)

Cuisine: North Karnataka
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep in

10 M

Cooks in

25 M

Total in

35 M

Makes:

4 Servings

Ingredients

    For the wheat dumpling
  • 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • For the Stir Fry
  • 1 cup Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 1 Onion , finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • Salt , to taste
  • Oil , for cooking 

How to make Karnataka Style Menthe Kadubu Recipe (Fenugreek Leaves Wheat Dumpling Recipe)

  1. We begin making the Karnataka Style Menthe Kadubu Recipe (Fenugreek Leaves Wheat Dumpling Recipe) by making the dumpling first. Mix all the ingredients and add little water and knead it into a firm dough.

  2. Take a pinch of the dough and roll it into a ball shape and press it little so that you will get a flat disc. Keep it aside.

  3. Heat a sauce pan with enough water and when the water comes to a boil add the dumplings and boil them for about 10 minutes.

  4. Skim them out and keep it aside. Prep all the ingredients needed to stir fry. 

  5. Heat a kadai and crackle the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and then add in the onions. Sauté till it is translucent.

  6. Then add in the menthe leaves, along with the spice powders and salt. Sauté them till the leaves are cooked.

  7. Once done you can add your steamed dumpling and cook for about 2 more minutes and serve.

  8. Serve the Karnataka Style Menthe Kadubu Recipe (Fenugreek Leaves Wheat Dumpling Recipe) as a side dish to steam rice , Kollu Rasam Recipe (Nourishing HorseGram Stew) and Karnataka Style Sorakkai Palya Recipe. Or it can be had as a breakfast as well.