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दूधी मुठीया की रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Doodhi Muthia ( Gujarati Recipe) in Hindi)

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Methi Muthia recipe down arrow
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doodhi muthiya is a fist-shaped steamed snack that's much-loved by the Gujaratis. Doodhi and onions when combined with an apt combination of semolina and flours like whole wheat flour and besan yield delicious dudhi na muthia.

Ingredients like ginger, green chillies and coriander give the Gujarati doodhi muthia a zesty flavour while a traditional tempering of mustard and sesame seeds gives it an appetizing aroma and awesome crunch. Enjoy the doodhi muthiya right off the steamer.

I would like to suggest some tips to make the perfect doodhi muthiya. 1. Then add grated and squeezed onions to doodhi, but this is optional, if you wish skip the onions. Grated cabbage, carrot are some other vegetables you can use. 2. Add the cumin seeds. These tiny seeds will enhance the taste of the muthias. 3. Then add sugar to the dough. Along with lemon juice the muthias will have a sweet and sour flavour for which the Gujarati cuisine is known for. 4. Then soda-bi-carb also known as baking soda. It aids in making the Gujarati doodhi muthia soft. 5. Add some water if needed and mix to form a soft dough.Traditional recipe does not use water and uses the water from the vegetables to form the dough for dudhi na muthia.

Serve steamed lauki muthia with green chutney.

Enjoy doodhi muthiya | Gujarati doodhi muthia | dudhi na muthia | steamed lauki muthia with detailed step by step photos.

 

Doodhi Muthia ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe - How to make Doodhi Muthia ( Gujarati Recipe)

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Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

46 Mins

Total Time

61 Mins

Makes

45 pieces

Ingredients

Method

For doodhi muthia
 

  1. To make doodhi muthia, squeeze out excess water from the grated bottle gourd and onions and discard the liquid.
  2. Combine the bottle gourd, onions, whole wheat flour, semolina, besan, ginger-green chilli paste , turmeric powder, cumin seeds, lemon juice, sugar, coriander, baking soda, ½ tsp of asafoetida, salt and 1 tsp of oil in a bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough.
  3. Apply ¼ tsp of oil on your hands and divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.
  4. Shape each portion into a cylindrical roll approximately 150 mm. (6") length and 25 mm. (1") in diameter.
  5. Arrange 2 rolls on a greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 20 minutes.
  6. Repeat step 5 to steam 2 more rolls.
  7. Remove, cool slightly and cut into 12 mm. (½”) slices and keep aside.
  8. For the tempering, heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, sesame seeds and remaining asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a 30 seconds.
  9. Add the doodhi muthia pieces and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till they turn light brown in colour and crisp.
  10. Serve the doodhi muthia immediately garnished with coriander.

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How to make the dough for doodhi muthias

 

    1. To make Doodhi Muthia take 2 cups grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki), squeeze out all the water from the doodhi and put it in a deep bowl. Use the balance water to add to the dough later.
    2. Take 1/4 cup grated onions and squeeze out the water. Discard the water.
    3. Add the grated onion without the squeezed out water. If you wish skip the onions. Grated cabbage, carrot are some other vegetables you can use. 
    4. Add 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). My grandmother adds a little bajra and jowar flour to this.
    5. Then add 1/2 cup semolina (rava / sooji), it will give it a nice texture to the muthias. You can also skip adding this to make your muthia healthier. For diabetics, weight loss skip adding rava.
    6. Add 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour). Besan is a good binding agent, and it helps to hold the muthia together while they are cooking. Besan has a nutty flavor and a slightly chewy texture, which both contribute to the taste and texture of muthia and a good souce of protein.
    7. Then add 2 tsp ginger-green-chilli paste to add some spice to the muthias. See how to make ginger-green-chilli paste.
    8. Then add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Turmeric is used in India since ancient times, in fact now it is internationally acclaimed for its health benefits. Also, it provides an amazing yellow colour.
    9. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera). These tiny seeds will enhance the taste of the muthias. Cumin seeds because of its distinctive aroma and flavour and are widely used in whole and powdered form in Indian as well as international cuisine.
    10. Add 1 tsp fennel seeds.
    11. Add 1 tsp lemon juice, a tangy taste enhancer.
    12. Then add 1 tsp sugar. Along with lemon juice the muthias will have a sweet and sour flavour for which the Gujarati cuisine is known for.
    13. Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania). Coriander also has a pleasant aroma that enhances the overall flavor and appeal of muthia.
    14. Add 2 pinches of baking soda also known as soda-bi-carb. It aids in making the muthias soft.    
    15. Add 3/4 tsp asafoetida (hing). It acts as a digestive aid.
    16. Add salt to taste. We added 1 tsp salt. Salt brings out natural flavours and makes foods more palatable. Too much of it can ruin the food and your health. So, use only the right amount.
    17. Add 1 tsp of oil.
    18. If required add a little of the doodhi water or water to the dough.
    19. Mix well with your hands to make a soft dough. Traditionally recipe does not require water. This is the perfect consistency.
    20. Divide the dough into 4.
To steam the lauki muthias

 

    1. To steam doodhi muthiya | Gujarati doodhi muthia | dudhi na muthia | steamed lauki muthia | add water in a steamer and put to boil.
    2. Grease the steamer plate with oil using a brush.
    3. Roll the 4 pieces of muthia dough into long, cylindrical shape.
    4. Place rolled muthiya on the greased steamer plate at a little distance from each other, so that the muthias don’t stick to each other when steamed and fluffed up. Our steamer had 2 plates so we steamed all the muthiya at one go.
    5. Steam for 20 minutes. You can check if the muthiya are done  by inserting a knife or toothpick. If it comes out clean, they are cooked. If not, then steam for a little longer.
    6. Open the lid and remove the steamed muthias.
    7. The steamed doodhi muthiya | Gujarati doodhi muthia | dudhi na muthia | steamed lauki muthia | are ready. Steaming makes these muthiyas a healthy snack to munch upon!
    8. Cool the doodhi muthiya | Gujarati doodhi muthia | dudhi na muthia | steamed lauki muthia | and cut into slices.It is very important to cool them or else, they will break on slicing.
For the traditional Gujarati tempering

 

    1. For the tempering heat 2 tsp coconut oil or oil in a non-stick pan. Consider using coconut oil instead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet.
    2. Add the 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
    3. When the mustard seeds crackle add the 1 tsp sesame seeds (til). Til gives a nice bite and nutty flavor.
    4. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
    5. Add 8 curry leaves (kadi patta).
    6. Saute on medium heat for. 10 to 20 seconds.
    7. To this tempering add the cut muthias pieces. 
    8. Sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till they turn light brown in colour and crisp.
    9. Serve the doodhi muthias with green chutney. They taste good even when they are cold, so you can pack them in dabba.
    10. There are many different variants of muthias made with a combination of an array of flours and vegetables. Palak and Doodhi Muthia, Nachni Methi Muthia and Cabbage Jowar Muthias are few of my favorite muthiya recipes.
    11. Fried muthia recipes like the Crispy Whole Wheat Muthia , Methi Muthias can be made in advance and stored in an air-tight container. They taste really good with a cup of tea. 
Methi Muthia recipe

 

    1. Like Doodhi Muthia then you might like methi muthia recipe. See detailed step by step recipe of Gujarati methi muthia. Makes 15 muthias.

      Ingredients For Methi Muthia
      1 1/4 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
      1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
      1/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
      1 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
      1 1/4 tbsp sugar
      1/2 tsp chilli powder
      1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
      a pinch of baking soda
      1 1/2 tbsp oil
      salt to taste

      Method For methi muthia
      1. To make methi muthia, combine the methi leaves and little salt in a bowl, mix well and keep aside for 5 minutes and squeeze out all the excess liquid from the methi leaves.
      2. Combine the methi and all the remaining ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough, using approx. 1 tbsp of water.
      3. Divide the mixture into 15 equal portions and shape each portion roughly into an oval by rolling it between your palms and fingers.
      4. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the muthias, a few at a time on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain the methi muthia on an absorbent paper. Serve immediately.
Tips for doodhi muthiya

 

    1. Then add grated and squeezed onions to doodhi, but this is optional, if you wish skip the onions. Grated cabbage, carrot are some other vegetables you can use.
    2. Add the cumin seeds. These tiny seeds will enhance the taste of the muthias.
    3. Then add sugar to the dough. Along with lemon juice the muthias will have a sweet and sour flavour for which the Gujarati cuisine is known for.
    4. Then soda-bi-carb also known as baking soda. It aids in making the Gujarati doodhi muthia soft.
    5. Add some water if needed and mix to form a soft dough.Traditional recipe does not use water and uses the water from the vegetables to form the dough for dudhi na muthia.
    6. List of ingredients for doodhi muthiya.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per piece
Energy19 cal
Protein0.6 g
Carbohydrates3.2 g
Fiber0.5 g
Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1.6 mg

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March 13, 2025, midnight

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rajendra naik

March 13, 2025, midnight

Laay Bhari.

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Pavani

March 13, 2025, midnight

Awesome taste. Simply love your way of explaining each and every recipe which makes correct quantity with perfect taste. I made these today and it was just heavenly feeling eating this dish after ages. Thank you so much for sharing all varieties.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Pavani, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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shraddha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very easy and so tasty. I love it.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Shraddha , we are delighted you loved theDoodhi Muthia recipe and it came out perfectly. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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Hetal Momay

March 13, 2025, midnight

left over rice or soaked n squeezed poha can also be added for softness

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Hetal, Thank you for your suggestion.

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Dhara

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello Aunty, I read your recipe, which is one of my favourites. So before googling I had asked my grandmother for it. She asked me to put a pinch of soda in it. The rest was your recipe and it was fabulous. Thank you so much. I really appreciate you a lot!

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Dhara, Happy to know you have liked the recipe. Do keep trying more recipes and give us your feedback.

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Sarika

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Sushma Tyagi

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Madhu

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tasty and healthy. Different version. Diabetic friendly.

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Sima Mahesh Malhotra

March 13, 2025, midnight

Relished a lot to. Really a mouth watering dish

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Akash sachan

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hii mam, today I tried to make barva karela and I am successfully passed by mumma. so thankuuuuuuu veryyyyyy muchhhhhhh mam. Mam I need to know a sweet drink or a sweet dish for a diabetes person?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Akash, We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Here are some recipes for diabetes http://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-diabetic-recipes-370. Do give us your feedback..

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Deepa Mehta

March 13, 2025, midnight

Can we use coarse wheat floor instead of regular wheat floor and rava mixture. Plz give me exact proportion of floors.

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Sima Mahesh Malhotra

March 13, 2025, midnight

I liked the way of explanation. It helped me very much.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

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Niki

March 13, 2025, midnight

Awesome receipe. Yummy I liked it very much

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Shiraz S K

March 13, 2025, midnight

Yes tried n thanks Enjoyed making n eating Delicious yummy healthy snacks to munch on

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Shiraz, Delighted to know you liked the recipe. Do keep trying more recipes and give us your feedback. Happy Cooking!

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Nidhi Mathur

March 13, 2025, midnight

If we want to avoid besan due to Uric acid then what can we use instead for my mother. Are we using bengal gram as binding agent. Thanks a lot Google ,Search Google & Team of Tarla Dalal.

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Govind Rathod

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Govind, glad you liked the doodhi muhtia recipe. Thanks for the feedback.

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Anita

March 13, 2025, midnight

Can you tell me how many grams i cup is please.

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Niharika

March 13, 2025, midnight

I loved dis recipe. I am basically gujarati and my mom make awsm traditional dishes bt i hv nvr tried onions in muthiya. I just loved your all recipes. Thank you very much ma''am

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Niharika. We are delighted you loved the Doodhi Muthia recipe. Thanks for your kind words. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Hiral

March 13, 2025, midnight

I made it w cabbage instead and it came out really well..Lookin forward to make more dishes in Quarantine Home life. Hope you and your family is safe too. take care. Kind regards Hiral x

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Bharathi

March 13, 2025, midnight

Can we steam it at night and then keep it in fridge. And then fry it in the morning for breakfast

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Yes, thaw it for 15 to 20 minutes at least and then deep-fry.

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Rupa Bhatt

March 13, 2025, midnight

Just too good a recipe. Very very tasty and yummy.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!

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Suchi

March 13, 2025, midnight

I tried it and added all types of flour I had like bajra ,jowar and rava ...it came out really good

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!

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Jyoti

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Jyoti, glad you liked the doodhi muhtia recipe. Thanks for the feedback.

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Urmila Shah

March 13, 2025, midnight

This recipe is loved by all. Just wanted to know how long can the muthiya last without refrigeration...

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Shweta

March 13, 2025, midnight

I tried this recipe but my muthiyas became hard, could you pls. tell me why it became hard

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Shweta, At times when more water is added then they turn hard.

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Eat to live

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tasty recipe.

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urvi

March 13, 2025, midnight

i tried muthias for the first tym.. n dey wer jst awesome ... i didnt use fennel seeds but still taste was gud

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Urvi, We are very glad you loved the recipe, do try other recipes and let us know how they turned out...Happy Cooking !!

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Akshatha kamath

March 13, 2025, midnight

I tried this recipe n totally loved it

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Akshatha. We are delighted you loved the Muthia recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Preeti

March 13, 2025, midnight

I just love this recipe. Whenever iam very hungry make this for dinner. It''s healthy and can eat it without guilt.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Preeti. We are delighted you loved the Doodhi Muthia recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Ridhima Seksaria

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi! I tried the receipe, but my muthiyas became really chewy. It wasn''t tasting nice. Please tell me where I went wrong.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Ridhima, They can be chewy and hard because the water you might have added to the mixture might be a little more or you steamed it for a little more time..

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Very easy and tasty. Family loved it :)

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Foodie , we are delighted you loved the Doodhi Muthia recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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