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Muthiya made with Doodhi(bottle gourd)

 


Dear Friends, 

              Today I am here to share with you a famous Gujarati recipe, 'Doodhi(bottle gourd) muthiya.' Before that, I would like to share with you all the benefits of bottle gourd. Did you know friends, those who have sleeping disorders, bottle gourd is helpful for them! It also helps to prevent unanticipated grey hair. Bottle gourd helps to increase our digestion system, helps to lose weight. It is good for our heart and also helps to reduce our stress. Bottle gourd is useful to treat diarrhea. I hope you like the information. So, let's start making 'Doodh Muthiya.'


Ingredients:-

  1. Bottle gourd- 2cups.
  2. Pearl Millet(bajra) flour- 1/2 cup.
  3. Semolina- 1/2cup.
  4. Onion-1/4cup(grated).
  5. Bengal gram flour-1/2cup.
  6. Ginger paste-1tsp.
  7. Turmeric powder- 1/2tsp.
  8. Asafoetida-1tsp.
  9. Cumin seed- 1/2tsp.
  10. Green chili paste- 1tsp.
  11. Baking soda- 1/4tsp.
  12. Fennel seeds-1/2tsp.
  13. Lemon juice- 1tsp.
  14. Mustard seeds-1/2tsp.
  15. Sesame seeds-2tsp.
  16. Curry leaves-1spring.
  17. Salt- To taste.
  18. Sugar- To taste.
  19. Oil-3-1/2tsp.+ 1-1/2tsp.
  20. Coriander leaves- A handful(chopped).


Preparation Method:-

Step 1- Take a mixing bowl. Add Bajra flour, Bengal gram flour, semolina, Cumin seeds, the Half portion of asafoetida, Baking soda, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, sugar, salt. Combine all ingredients well.

Step 2- Next, squeeze grated bottle gourd and grated onion. Discard the excess water and transfer it into the mixing bowl.

Step 3- Now, add ginger paste, green chili paste, lemon juice, coriander leaves half portion, and 1-1/2tsp oil.

Step 4- Mix all ingredients well with flour. Make a soft dough.

Step 5- Rub your hands with some oil. Now divide the dough into equal portions. Give each porion a cylindrical shape(about 5-6inch long and 1inch diameter).

Step 6- Now, place the muthiya into a preheated prepared steamer. Grease the steamer tray well with oil before placing the muthiya in it.

Step 7- Now, cook the muthiya for 20-25 minutes. Once done, cool muthiya for 5-6 minutes, then cut them into 1/2 inch slices. Set aside.


Step 8- Heat a pan on medium flame. Add 3-1/2tsp of oil. Once oil will become hot add, mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, sesame seeds. Saute for a few seconds.

Step 9- Now, add sliced muthiya and fry them until golden. Turn off the flame once all slices fried well.

Step 10- Garnish golden fried muthiya with chopped coriander leaves. Now, it's ready to serve.




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