Gluten-Free Muthiya
Discover the delightful world of Indian cuisine with Gluten-Free Muthiya—a nutritious and flavorful steamed snack that caters to gluten-free diets without compromising on taste. Made with a blend of gluten-free flours like chickpea, rice, and millet, this recipe gets an irresistible texture from freshly grated bottle gourd and carrots, while aromatic cumin, sesame seeds, and cilantro elevate the flavors. Perfectly steamed and lightly sautéed for that golden finish, these cylindrical bites are tender, savory, and balanced with a hint of spice from green chili and ginger. Ready in under an hour and served with green chutney, Gluten-Free Muthiya is an ideal option for healthy snacking or an appetizing side dish. Whether you're avoiding gluten or simply exploring wholesome options, this traditional recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten-free chickpea flour (besan)
- 0.5 cup Gluten-free rice flour
- 0.25 cup Gluten-free millet flour (optional)
- 1 cup Grated bottle gourd (lauki)
- 0.5 cup Grated carrot
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
- 0.5 teaspoon Gluten-free baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Minced green chili
- 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, and millet flour. Mix well to create a uniform dry base.
Add grated bottle gourd, grated carrot, and chopped cilantro to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
Add baking soda, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, minced green chili, ginger paste, lemon juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all ingredients.
Gradually pour in water and knead the mixture into a soft, pliable dough. The dough should be neither too sticky nor too dry.
Divide the dough into 3-4 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical log (approximately 6 inches long).
Heat a steamer with water and bring it to a boil. Grease the steamer tray lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
Place the logs in the steamer, making sure they do not touch each other to allow even steaming.
Cover and steam for about 20-25 minutes on medium heat or until a toothpick inserted into the muthiya comes out clean.
Once cooked, remove the logs from the steamer and allow them to cool slightly.
Slice each log into 0.5-inch thick pieces.
In a non-stick pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced muthiya in batches and lightly sauté them until they are golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot with green chutney or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3138 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1938 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
