Ingredients

• 3/4 cup - gram flour
• 1.5 cup - wheat flour
• 1 - finely chopped small onion
• Bottle gourd - 1 small, grated
• Carrot - 1 cup grated
• 6 - crushed green chillies
• 2 inch piece - ginger, crushed
• 4 cloves - crushed, garlic
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - ajwain
• 1 pinch - asafoetida
• 6 tbsp - oil
• 1/2 cup - grated coconut
• 1/2 cup - chopped fresh coriander
• Sugar and salt to taste.

How to Make Gujarati Muthiyaa

• Mix the flours, chillies, garlic, ginger, salt, sugar, spices (except ajwain, cumin seeds, asafoetida and finely chopped onions and vegetables).
• Knead with some water to make a soft dough.
• Shape into 1 inch thick rolls and place in a steamer.
• Steam for 25 minutes or until cooked. Cool and cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
• Heat oil and add the asafoetida, cumin and ajwain. Stir for 10-15 secs, then add the onions and vegetables. Stir fry for some time.
• Then add the muthiya pieces. Fry well till golden-brown.
• Arrange on a serving plate and garnish with coriander and coconut.