Karela Muthias

by Tarla Dalal

Accompaniments

Carrot Garlic Chutney ( Diabetic Recipe)
Low Calorie Green Chutney

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Karela and flour dumplings that are enlivened with the addition of onions and garlic to make a delicious breakfast. This recipe makes use of karelas and garlic, the two ingredients that are said to be diabetic friendly as they help to maintain the blood sugar levels. Serve them hot, along with Low Calorie Green Chutney.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Cooking Time: 20 mins.
Serves 4.
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Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped bitter gourd (karela), with the peel
1/3 cup chopped onions
2 large sized cloves of garlic (lehsun), chopped
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1 to 2 green chillies, chopped
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp low fat curds (dahi)
1/4 cup jowar (white millet) flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/8 tsp soda bi-carb
salt to taste

For the tempering
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp oil

For the garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine all the ingredients except the soda bi-carb in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
Add the soda bi-carb and mix well.
Place the dough on a steamer and steam for 10 to 12 minutes or till a knife inserted into the muthia comes out clean.
Cool, cut into 25 mm. (1") cubes and keep aside.

For the tempering

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
When they crackle, add the asafoetida and then the pieces of muthia. Sauté them over a medium flame till they are lightly browned.
Serve immediately, garnished with the coriander.

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