Louki Muthia

Louki or Bottle gaurd Muthia

 

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup................................................   greated Louki or doodhi ( bottle gaurd )
1 cup.................................................. wheat flour 
1 tbsp................................................  besan ( chickpea flour)
1 tbsp................................................  sooji  (semolina )
2 tsp..................................................  ginger garlic paste
1 tsp................................................... ajwine (carum seeds)
1/2 tsp...............................................  baking soda
To taste ............................................  salt

STEPS

 1. Squeeze out excess water from the grated bottle gourd and keep the liquid aside to knead the dough if required.
2. Combine the bottle gourd, whole wheat flour, semolina, besan, ginger-           garlic paste,baking soda, asafoetida, salt and 1 tsp of oil in a bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough adding water if required 
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 the rolls on a greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 20 to 25 minutes
6. Remove, cool slightly and cut into 12 mm. (½”) slices and keep aside.
7. For the tempering, heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the the sesame seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
8. Add the muthia pieces and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn light brown in colour and crisp.
Serve immediately garnished with coriander.