How to make Methkut -
Methkut is had as an accompaniment. It tastes good when mixed with steam rice and with a dollop of ghee.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Split Bengal Gram, Split Black Gram Skinless
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Powders
You can also find more Powders recipes like Molaga Podi, Garam Masala, Simple Curry Powder, Soonth.
Methkut Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 6-10 minutes
Serve :
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Methkut Recipe
Split Bengal Gram 100 grams
Split Black Gram Skinless 50 grams
rice 25 grams
Wheat 10 grams
Cumin seeds 10 grams
Whole dry red chilli 4
Coriander seeds 10 grams
Asafoetida 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
Dry ginger powder (soonth) 1 teaspoon
Nutmeg powder a pinch
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Take a pan and dry roast chana dal, urad dal, rice, wheat, cumin seeds, whole red chillies, coriander seeds separately.
Step 2
Cool and mix together. Grind to a powder. Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, dry ginger powder, nutmeg powder and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Mix thoroughly. It can be served as an accompaniment with meals.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 731 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 39.1 gm
Protein : 121.7 gm
Fat : 9.8 gm
Other : 30.1 gm
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