Ingredients
Method
Prepare Dudhi
- First, peel and grate the Dudhi using the large side of a grater.
- Transfer the grated Dudhi into a muslin cloth and squeeze out as much water as possible.
- Keep the squeezed Dudhi aside and discard or save the Dudhi water for another use.
Prepare Muthiya Mixture
- Add the squeezed Dudhi into a large mixing bowl.
- Add Yogurt, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Cumin Coriander Powder, Amchoor Powder, Hing, Cooking Soda, Sugar and Salt.
- Add Carom Seeds and Sesame Seeds.
- Roughly grind Ginger and Green Chili together to make a coarse paste. Add it to the mixing bowl.
- Add Whole Wheat Flour, Besan and Semolina.
- Add Oil and chopped Coriander Leaves.
- Mix everything well to make a sticky dough. The dough should be soft and sticky.
Shape Muthiya
- Grease or brush the steaming plate with a little Oil.
- Apply a little Oil to the palms of your hands.
- Take a small portion of the dough and shape it into an elongated cylindrical roll.
- Arrange the rolls on the greased steaming plate, leaving a little space between each roll.
- Sprinkle Sesame Seeds over the top.
Steam Muthiya
- Add water to a steamer and bring it to a boil.
- Once the water starts boiling, carefully place the steaming plate inside the steamer.
- Cover with the lid and steam until the muthiya are cooked through.
- Open the lid and insert a knife or toothpick into the center of a muthiya. If it comes out clean, the muthiya are ready.
- Remove the steaming plate from the steamer and let the muthiya cool slightly.
Slice Muthiya
- Once the muthiya have cooled slightly, carefully cut them into slices.
- Try not to slice them while they are very hot, as they can be soft and may break.
Temper and Roast Muthiya
- Heat Oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
- Add Mustard Seeds and let them crackle.
- Add Sesame Seeds, Hing, Dry Red Chilies and Curry Leaves.
- Let everything pop and sizzle for a few seconds.
- Add the sliced muthiya and gently toss everything together so the tempering coats the muthiya.
- Roast the muthiya on low to medium heat, turning gently as needed, until they become golden and crispy on the outside.
Serve
- Turn off the heat and add chopped Coriander Leaves.
- Gently toss once again and transfer the muthiya to a serving plate.
- Serve warm with your favorite green chutney or sweet chutney.
Tips for Making Dudhi Na Muthiya
- Squeeze the grated Dudhi well before adding it to the mixing bowl. Too much water can make the dough overly loose.
- The muthiya dough should be sticky and soft. Avoid adding too much flour because it can make the muthiya dense.
- Greasing your hands with a little Oil makes shaping the sticky dough much easier.
- Make sure the water in the steamer is already boiling before placing the steaming plate inside.
- Always check the center with a knife or toothpick before removing the muthiya from the steamer.
- Let the steamed muthiya cool slightly before slicing. This helps the slices hold their shape.
- Roast the sliced muthiya on low to medium heat so they become golden and crispy without burning.
- You can enjoy the muthiya steamed as they are, but tempering and roasting them gives them a delicious crispy exterior and adds so much flavor.
How to Serve Dudhi Na Muthiya
- Dudhi Na Muthiya is delicious served warm with green chutney, sweet chutney or your favorite Gujarati chutney. It makes a wonderful breakfast, evening snack or light meal with a cup of hot chai.
