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 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 Add the chopped walor beans to the mixture and knead into a soft dough. Use water as needed.
- 3 Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into cylindrical rolls.
- 4 In a steamer, place the rolls and steam them for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- 5 Allow the steamed rolls to cool slightly, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- 6 Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
- 7 Add sesame seeds and a pinch of asafoetida, then add the muthiya pieces.
- 8 Sauté the muthiya until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 9 Add lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Serve with green chutney or yogurt for a refreshing side.