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High Protein Zucchini Muthiya

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Cook Time:

20 Minutes

Serves:

2-4

Level:

Advanced

About the Recipe

Muthiya is a traditional Gujarati snack from the western state of Gujarat in India. It's a steamed, and sometimes lightly sautéed, dumpling made primarily from gram flour (besan) and either grated vegetables like bottle gourd (lauki), methi (fenugreek leaves), or cabbage. The name "muthiya" comes from the word "muththi," meaning "fist" in Gujarati, as the dough is shaped using the hand.

Muthiya is popular for being healthy due to its steaming method of cooking and the use of wholesome ingredients. After steaming, it's often tempered with mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves to add extra flavor and texture. It can be served as a snack, breakfast item, or side dish, typically with green chutney or a cup of tea.

Ingredients

Muthiya:

  • 1 zucchini grated

  • 1 cup chopped spinach

  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1.5 tsp red chili powder

  • 2 tsp coriander powder

  • salt to taste

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 2 tsp ajmo (carom seeds) crushed between palms

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 tbsp juwar flour

  • 2 tbsp besan(chickpea flour)

  • 1 1/3 cup wheat flour


Tempering:

  • 1 jalapeno diced

  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced

  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

  • 3 tsp sesame seeds

  • salt to taste

  • 1 tsp red chili powder




Preparation

Muthiya:

  1. In a mixing bowl add grated zucchini, greek yogurt, spinach, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, baking soda, carom seeds, sesame seeds, lemon juice, and mix really well

  2. To that add all the flours: juwar flour, besan, wheat flour, and knead into a dough ball

  3. Take a steaming pan with holes(preferably), lightly grease the pan with oil, and form the muthiya dough into long oval shaped dumplings. Place the muthiya dumplings onto the pan and into a steamer filled with water at the bottom

  4. Steam the muthiya for 15-20 minutes

  5. Let it cool to room temperature then cut into bite sized pieces


Tempering the Muthiya:

  1. Heat oil in a nonstick pan on medium to low heat, to that add in mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and let it pop for a few seconds

  2. Add in the chopped jalapeno and bell peppers and let it cook for about a minute

  3. Toss in the bite sized muthiya, add in red chili powder, and salt to taste

  4. Mix really well till the muthiya have soaked in all the tempered spices and oil. Then add in the chopped cilantro

  5. Say a little prayer and serve hot with a cup of chai




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