Dudhi Muthia | Vegan Steamed Dumplings with Bottle Gourd

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Dudhi Muthia | Vegan Steamed Dumplings with Bottle Gourd

Dudhi Muthia is a wholesome, steamed Indian dumpling made with bottle gourd and a flavorful mix of flours and spices. Light, healthy, and naturally vegan, these dumplings are perfect as a snack or a nutritious breakfast. Follow along for a step-by-step guide with pictures to help you master this popular Gujarati dish!

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Gujarati

Keyword: dudhi muthia, dudhi muthiya

Servings:

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Srividhya G

Ingredients

Measurement Details: 1 cup = 240ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1 tsp = 5ml;

For the Muthia Dough:

3 cups bottle gourd grated, squeezed
¾ cup wheat flour plus ¼ cup if needed
½ cup chickpea flour besan
3 tbsp fine semolina rava
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
3 green chilies
1- inch piece of ginger
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp asafoetida
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 tsp oil for shaping

For Tempering:

2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp white sesame seeds
2 tbsp grated coconut
10 curry leaves
2 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Grate the bottle gourd and squeeze out as much water as possible. Set aside. Grind green chilies and ginger into a paste.
In a bowl, combine the flour, semolina, salt, sugar, baking soda, and asafoetida. Add the chili-ginger paste, chopped cilantro, and grated bottle gourd.
Mix well to form a dough. Do not add water—the moisture from the gourd is enough. If it is too wet, add extra wheat flour.
Grease your palms with a little oil and shape the dough into small cylindrical rolls.
Place the rolls on a greased steamer plate and steam for 25 minutes.
Let them cool completely, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
For tempering, heat oil and add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and grated coconut. Let it roast for a minute.
Add the steamed muthias, curry leaves, and cilantro. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly crispy.
Drizzle with lemon juice and serve warm with your favorite chutney.

Notes

This version is onion and garlic-free, but feel free to add a chili-ginger-garlic paste or even finely chopped onions if you like
Don't skip the coconut and sesame seed tempering—it adds great flavor and crunch.
Adjust spice and salt levels to suit your taste.

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