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Rasiya Muthiya In Makhani Sauce

Rasiya Muthiya In Makhani Sauce

Indian cuisine beautifully blends tradition with creativity, and Rasiya Muthiya In Makhani Sauce is a wonderful example of how a humble traditional dish can be transformed into something rich and modern. Traditionally, rasiya muthiya are soft dumplings made from cooked rice and are often simmered in alight yogurt based kadhi. In many Gujarati homes this dish is a clever way to use leftover rice and turn it into a comforting and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Brunch, Curry, dinner, Entree, lunch
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian, North Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Rice
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • ½ tsp Salt
For Makhani Sauce Base
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • ¼ tsp Hing
  • 2 Dry Red Chilies
  • 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2-3 Cloves
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 2 Green Chilies Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Cashew Nuts
  • 1 tbsp Melon Seeds
  • 2 Medium Tomatoes Chopped
  • 3-4 Coriander Springs with Stems
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Makhani Masala Powder optional
For Muthiya
  • 2 cups Cooked or Leftover Basmati Rice
  • ½ cup Besan
  • 1 tsp Minced Ginger
  • 1-2 Green Chilies Finely Chopped
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • Salt to Taste
  • 2 tbsp Yogurt
  • 1-2 tsp Oil
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
For Cooking and Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
  • ¼ tsp Hing
  • ¼ tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1-2 Bay Leaves
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cream
  • 1 tsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
  • Extra Cream for Garnish

Method
 

Cook The Rice
  1. Wash and soak basmati rice for about 20 minutes. Cook the rice with salt and enough water until soft but separate. Cover and keep aside to cool completely.
Prepare The Makhani Sauce Base
  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, hing, dry red chilies, cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves and black cardamom. Stir for a few seconds until aromatic. Add chopped green chilies, chopped ginger, cashew nuts and melon seeds and sauté briefly.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes and coriander springs with stems. Cook while stirring until the tomatoes become soft and pulpy. Add salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala and makhani masala powder if using. Cook until everything softens and the spices blend well.
  3. Remove the mixture from the pan and allow it to cool slightly. Blend with a little water to make a smooth puree.
Prepare The Muthiya
  1. In a large mixing bowl add cooked rice, besan, minced ginger green chilies, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, yogurt, oil and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well to form a soft mixture.
  2. Apply a little oil on your palms. Take small portions and shape into small oval muthiya. Arrange them on a plate.
  3. Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the muthiya in batches and cook them like pasta for about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep aside.
  4. Instead of boiling Muthiya, you may use a regular steamer to cook it.
Assemble The Dish
  1. Heat butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds, hing, a pinch of chili powder and bay leaves. Add the prepared makhani sauce and some water to adjust the consistency. Stir well and bring it to a gentle boil.
  2. Add salt if needed, then mix in sugar if desired, fresh cream and crushed kasuri methi. Gently slide the boiled muthiya into the simmering sauce. Mix carefully without breaking them and let the dish cook for a few minutes so the muthiya absorb the rich flavors.
  3. Garnish with extra cream, chopped coriander leaves and a sprinkle of kasuri methi. Serve hot with phulka roti or naan.

Notes

  • Make sure the rice is completely cooled before mixing the muthiya mixture so they hold their shape properly.
  • Boiling the muthiya briefly helps them firm up before adding them to the gravy.
  • Blend the sauce very smooth to achieve a creamy makhani texture.
  • Adjust the water in the sauce depending on how thick or flowing you prefer the gravy.
  • A little extra cream or butter while serving makes the dish even richer and more indulgent.