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Tarla Dalal
17 January, 2025
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vatana muthia nu shaak recipe | matar muthia ki sabzi | Gujarati shaak | with 61 amazing images.
vatana muthia nu shaak recipe | matar muthia ki sabzi | Gujarati shaak is a traditional Gujarati shaak. Learn how to make matar muthia ki sabzi.
To make vatana muthia nu shaak, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and soda bi-carb and sauté on a medium flame for 15 seconds. Add 1 cup of water and the green peas, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes. Just before serving, add the prepared palak methi na muthias, sugar and coconut-coriander masala, toss gently and simmer for 10 minutes or till the peas are cooked, while stirring occasionally. Serve immediately garnished with coriander.
Green peas simmered with spinach and fenugreek muthias in a sauce thickened with grated coconut and fresh coriander… does it surprise you? But, matar muthia ki sabzi tastes even better than it sounds.
This Gujarati shaak is a traditional fare, often enjoyed for Sunday lunch with rotli, kadhi and rice. What is more, kids love any dish that has green peas in it, so this is a good way to stuff some nutritious food into them!
Tips for vatana muthia nu shaak. 1. It is very important to sprinkle salt on fenugreek leaves and spinach leaves and squeeze out all the water, so the dough of the muthia doesn’t become sticky. 2. Use freshly grated coconut for best flavour. 3. This coconut masala can also be used to stuff veggies like potato, onion and brinjal to make oondhiyu. 4. You can make the muthia in advance, but make the sabzi just before serving.
Enjoy vatana muthia nu shaak recipe | matar muthia ki sabzi | Gujarati shaak | with step by step photos.
Vatana Muthia Nu Shaak ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe - How to make Vatana Muthia Nu Shaak ( Gujarati Recipe)
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Vatana Muthia Nu Shaak
2 cups green peas
2 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
a pinch baking soda
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For Coconut Coriander Masala
1 cup freshly grated coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/3 cup finely chopped green garlic (hara lehsun)
1 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste
Method
For coconut coriander masala
- To make coconut coriander masala, combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.
- Use the coconut coriander masala as required.
For vatana muthia nu shaak
- To make vatana muthia nu shaak, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and soda bi-carb and sauté on a medium flame for 15 seconds.
- Add 1 cup of water and the green peas, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes.
- Just before serving, add the prepared palak methi na muthias, sugar and coconut-coriander masala, toss gently and simmer for 10 minutes or till the peas are cooked, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve the vatana muthia nu shaak immediately garnished with coriander.
Vatana Muthia Nu Shaak ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe with step by step photos
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See how to make palak methi muthia detailed recipe with step by step images.
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See how to make palak methi muthia detailed recipe with step by step images.
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To make undhiyu masala recipe | Gujarati oondhiya masala | coconut coriander masala | in a deep bowl take 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut.
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Add 4 tbsp of finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped green garlic (hara lehsun). This is generally available in winter season so, in the off season you can use regular garlic instead of hara lehsun.
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Add 3/4 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
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Furthermore, add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 3/4 tbsp sugar.
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Add 1/2 tbsp lemon juice.
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Add salt to taste to undhiyu masala | Gujarati oondhiya masala | coconut coriander masala |
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Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Keep aside coconut coriander masala | coconut coriander masala used in Gujarati sabzis |.
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To make undhiyu masala recipe | Gujarati oondhiya masala | coconut coriander masala | in a deep bowl take 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut.
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To make vatana muthia nu shaak recipe | matar muthia ki sabzi | Gujarati shaak, heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick kadhai.
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Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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When the seeds crackle, add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add a pinch soda bi-carb.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 15 seconds.
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Add 1 cup of water.
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Add 2 cups green peas.
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Mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes.
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Just before serving, add the prepared palak methi na muthias to the green peas.
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Add 1 tsp sugar.
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Sprinkle coconut-coriander masala evenly on top.
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Toss gently and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Till the peas are cooked, while stirring occasionally.
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Garnish with 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Serve vatana muthia nu shaak recipe | matar muthia ki sabzi | Gujarati shaak immediately.
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To make vatana muthia nu shaak recipe | matar muthia ki sabzi | Gujarati shaak, heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick kadhai.
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Let the muthias cool slightly before adding them to the gravy. This prevents them from breaking apart.
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Simmer the shaak on low heat until the flavors meld together and the peas are tender.
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You can also use frozen green peas to make this recipe but try using fresh green peas for best flavour.
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You can experiment adding other vegetables to the shaak, such as potatoes, carrots, or cauliflower.
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Let the muthias cool slightly before adding them to the gravy. This prevents them from breaking apart.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 296 cal |
| Protein | 7.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.9 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Fat | 19.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 24.5 mg |
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Shankar yadav
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Kailash vishnudev Singh
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very good I love mutter muthiya nu shaaq
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Kailash Singh
March 13, 2025, midnight
I am love matar methi muthiya very good
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
LOPA SHAH
March 13, 2025, midnight
Wow it's really a new vareity of sabzi, and innovative too.
bhavi_shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
excellent receipe and innovative too..I add some slant piece of french beans too..and texture is just like mini undhiyu...I tried when guest came and all liked it very much
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