Mooli Muthias

Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Serves 2.
Ingredients

• 1 cup grated radish (mooli) with stems and leaves
• 1/2 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
• 1/2 cup jowar (white millet) flour
• 2 tbsp curds (dahi)
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
• 2 large cloves garlic (lehsun), grated
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
• salt to taste

For the tempering

• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1 1/2 tbsp oil

For the garnish

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Other ingredients

• oil for greasing

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead to make a batter-like soft dough.
2. Divide into 3 equal parts and roll each portion into a cylindrical shape approximately 125 mm. (5") in length.
3. Place on a greased steaming dish and steam for 10 to 12 minutes till firm.
4. Remove, cool and cut into 25 mm. (1") thick slices.

How to proceed

1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the asafoetida and sesame seeds.
2. Add the sliced muthias and sauté over a low flame till they are lightly browned.
3. Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.