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Dudhi Na Muthiya

Dudhi Na Muthiya

Dudhi Na Muthiya is a traditional Gujarati favorite that has always been close to home for me. You may also know it as Doodhi Muthiya, Lauki Muthiya or Lauki Ke Muthiya, depending on where you are from. Dudhi is the Gujarati name for bottle gourd, while lauki is the name commonly used in Hindi. The word “Muthiya” comes from “muthi,” which means fistin Gujarati, referring to the traditional way of shaping the dough by hand.Muthiya is part of Gujarati farsan and you will find many different versions made with vegetables, greens and different combinations of flours.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Entree, Snack
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian

Ingredients
  

For Dudhi Muthiya
  • 2 cups Grated Dudhi
  • ¼ cup Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Coriander Powder
  • ½ tsp Amchoor Powder
  • ¼ tsp Hing
  • ½ tsp Cooking Soda
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Carom Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 2-3 Green Chilies
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • ½ cup Besan
  • ¼ cup Semolina
  • ½ cup Chopped Coriander Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Oil + 1tbsp Extra for Greasing/Applying
For Tempering
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
  • ¼ tsp Hing
  • 2 Dry Red Chilies
  • 8 to 10 Curry Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves

Method
 

Prepare Dudhi
  1. First, peel and grate the Dudhi using the large side of a grater.
  2. Transfer the grated Dudhi into a muslin cloth and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  3. Keep the squeezed Dudhi aside and discard or save the Dudhi water for another use.
Prepare Muthiya Mixture
  1. Add the squeezed Dudhi into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add Yogurt, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Cumin Coriander Powder, Amchoor Powder, Hing, Cooking Soda, Sugar and Salt.
  3. Add Carom Seeds and Sesame Seeds.
  4. Roughly grind Ginger and Green Chili together to make a coarse paste. Add it to the mixing bowl.
  5. Add Whole Wheat Flour, Besan and Semolina.
  6. Add Oil and chopped Coriander Leaves.
  7. Mix everything well to make a sticky dough. The dough should be soft and sticky.
Shape Muthiya
  1. Grease or brush the steaming plate with a little Oil.
  2. Apply a little Oil to the palms of your hands.
  3. Take a small portion of the dough and shape it into an elongated cylindrical roll.
  4. Arrange the rolls on the greased steaming plate, leaving a little space between each roll.
  5. Sprinkle Sesame Seeds over the top.
Steam Muthiya
  1. Add water to a steamer and bring it to a boil.
  2. Once the water starts boiling, carefully place the steaming plate inside the steamer.
  3. Cover with the lid and steam until the muthiya are cooked through.
  4. Open the lid and insert a knife or toothpick into the center of a muthiya. If it comes out clean, the muthiya are ready.
  5. Remove the steaming plate from the steamer and let the muthiya cool slightly.
Slice Muthiya
  1. Once the muthiya have cooled slightly, carefully cut them into slices.
  2. Try not to slice them while they are very hot, as they can be soft and may break.
Temper and Roast Muthiya
  1. Heat Oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
  2. Add Mustard Seeds and let them crackle.
  3. Add Sesame Seeds, Hing, Dry Red Chilies and Curry Leaves.
  4. Let everything pop and sizzle for a few seconds.
  5. Add the sliced muthiya and gently toss everything together so the tempering coats the muthiya.
  6. Roast the muthiya on low to medium heat, turning gently as needed, until they become golden and crispy on the outside.
Serve
  1. Turn off the heat and add chopped Coriander Leaves.
  2. Gently toss once again and transfer the muthiya to a serving plate.
  3. Serve warm with your favorite green chutney or sweet chutney.
Tips for Making Dudhi Na Muthiya
  1. Squeeze the grated Dudhi well before adding it to the mixing bowl. Too much water can make the dough overly loose.
  2. The muthiya dough should be sticky and soft. Avoid adding too much flour because it can make the muthiya dense.
  3. Greasing your hands with a little Oil makes shaping the sticky dough much easier.
  4. Make sure the water in the steamer is already boiling before placing the steaming plate inside.
  5. Always check the center with a knife or toothpick before removing the muthiya from the steamer.
  6. Let the steamed muthiya cool slightly before slicing. This helps the slices hold their shape.
  7. Roast the sliced muthiya on low to medium heat so they become golden and crispy without burning.
  8. 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
  1. 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.