Steamed Zucchini Muthia-Squash dumplings
Muthia can be made in various flavors-bottle gourd,methi/fenugreek,palak/spinach etc.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr 25 mins
Resting time5 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: muthiya, steamed zucchini muthiya, zucchini
Servings: 4
Author: gaurav
For muthia
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- ¼ cup grated Onion
- 1¼ cup Wholewheat flour
- ¾ cup Besan or chickpea flour
Spices
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1.5 teaspoon Ginger paste
- 3 teaspoon Oil
- Salt as per taste.
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
For Tempering
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 3-4 green chillies
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- few sprigs of curry leaves
- coriander for garnish
Grate onion and zucchini and keep it aside.
Squeeze out water from zucchini and onion.
Mix all ingredients for the muthia without any water.
Mix it into soft dough.
Prepare a steamer and boil 2 cups of water.
Grease some oil on steamer tray holes.
Apply some oil on your palms and divide dough in equal portions.
Shape approximately 5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.
Arrange on grease tray and steam it for 20-22 minutes.
Insert a toothpick in the dough and see if it comes out clean.
Let it cool for 5 minutes and cut into small pieces.
Tempering
Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat.
Add all tempering ingredients and let the mustard seeds splutter.
Then add muthia pieces and stir gently.
Sauté it until it evenly browns and gets crispy texture.
Serve hot.