Walor Muthiya

Walor Muthiya

Walor Muthiya

Veg Vegan

Walor Muthiya features dumplings made from hyacinth beans and spices, steamed and then sautéed. This dish is a nutritious and flavorful component of Kathiyawadi cuisine.

Cuisines

Kathiyawadi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup walor beans (hyacinth beans), chopped
1 cup gram flour (besan)
1/4 cup semolina (sooji)
1/4 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon ginger-green chili paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, semolina, yogurt, ginger-green chili paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  2. 2 Add the chopped walor beans to the mixture and knead into a soft dough. Use water as needed.
  3. 3 Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into cylindrical rolls.
  4. 4 In a steamer, place the rolls and steam them for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  5. 5 Allow the steamed rolls to cool slightly, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
  7. 7 Add sesame seeds and a pinch of asafoetida, then add the muthiya pieces.
  8. 8 Sauté the muthiya until they are golden brown and crispy.
  9. 9 Add lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Serve with green chutney or yogurt for a refreshing side.