Traditional Gujarati Muthiya Recipe For The Perfect Tea Time Snack

By Yash Lakhan

May 27, 2024

Muthiya, or muthia, is a popular Gujarati snack that is prepared using pantry staples and traditionally enjoyed with a cup of tea, coffee, or along with condiments such as yoghurt, sauce, or chutney. Here's a recipe for you to try:

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup chickpea flour 1 cup grated bottle gourd (or spinach, methi, or cabbage) 1/4 cup of yoghurt 2 tablespoons of oil 1 teaspoon of ginger paste 2 green chillies 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 tablespoon of lemon juice Salt to taste

Ingredients

For Tempering: 2 tablespoons of oil 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds A pinch of asafoetida (hing) 8-10 curry leaves

Mix The Ingredients

Mix all the ingredients into a soft dough.

Shape and Steam:

Shape the dough into cylindrical rolls and steam for 15-20 minutes. Cool and slice.

Tempering:

Heat oil, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Add muthiya slices and toss until slightly crispy.

Serve:

Serve hot with tea, coffee, green chutney or yoghurt.