Bhaat Na Rasawala Muthia

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :12 mins
Total Time :27 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

For The Muthias
4 cups cooked rice (chawal)
1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp soda bi-carb
1/2 sp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
1/4 cup oil
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
3 tbsp oil
2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
2 tbsp curds (dahi)

For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

For the muthias
For the muthiasCombine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough, using water only if required.Divide the dough into 16 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll approx. 75 mm. (3\") lengthwise. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedHeat the oil in a deep pan and add the mustard seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and 3½ cups of water, mix well and bring to a boil.Combine the curds with 1 tbsp of the above water, mix well and add it back to the pan. .Bring the mixture to boil and slowly add the muthias one at a time.Simmer for 5 minutes till the muthias are firm and cooked, while stirring once very gently in between.Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Handy tip:
Handy tip:When adding muthias to the mixture, add one muthia and check. If it disintegrates add a little besan to the muthia mixture, mix well and continue as per the recipe.