The name muthiya comes from the fact that the dough is shaped in the fist, muthi. Gujarati Steamed Muthiya is a delicious, easy to make and versatile snack. Usually, muthiya or muthia is steamed, cut into pieces and then stir fried with tempering ingredients.
Ingredients
For Dough
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- 2 cups gram flour
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2.5 cups chopped methi leaves
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons rava or sooji
- 2 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons ginger-green chili paste
For Tempering
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- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1 pinch asafoetida
- 1 sprig curry leaves
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- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated coconut
How to Make
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Mix all the ingredients for making dough.
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Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Add water and make a smooth dough.
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From half of the dough, make rolls and place them in a greased tray.
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Steam these rolls for 20 minutes.
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Once lukewarm or cooled, slice the steamed rolls.
Making Tempering
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For the tempering, heat oil in a frying pan or kadai.
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Add the mustard seeds, white sesame seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida.
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Add the sliced steamed muthia. Mix and sauté for 3 minutes.
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Switch off heat and serve warm garnished with chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut.
