Are you looking for a tasty and nutritious snack to satisfy your cravings? Look no further than Chawal Muthia, a traditional Gujarati snack made with cooked rice, wheat flour, and a blend of spices.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed ajwain
- 1 teaspoon coriander-cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup curd
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1/2 cup gram flour
- 1 tablespoon semolina (optional)
- Water, as needed
- Mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and Kashmiri red chili powder for tempering
Instructions:
- Mix cooked rice with chopped coriander, green chilies, ginger, ajwain, coriander-cumin powder, turmeric powder, Asafoetida powder, and salt.
- Add curd, lemon juice, and oil to the mixture.
- Mix in wheat flour, gram flour, and semolina (if using).
- Add water and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 3 parts and shape each part into a cylindrical roll.
- Steam the rolls for 20 minutes.
- Cut the rolls into pieces and temper with mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and Kashmiri red chili powder.
Tips and Variations:
- Use leftover rice to make this recipe.
- Add vegetables like peas, carrots, or corn to the mixture.
- Use different types of flour like bajra or jowar to change the flavor and texture.
- Experiment with different spices and seasonings to give the muthia a unique flavor.
Health Benefits:
- Rice is a good source of carbohydrates and energy.
- Wheat flour provides fiber and nutrients.
- Gram flour is rich in protein and fiber.
- Semolina is a good source of iron and fiber.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Chawal Muthia!
