Watermelon Rind Muthiya / Tarbuze Chal Na Muthiya

Watermelon Rind Muthiya  / Tarbuze Chal Na Muthiya   

As we talk of zero wastage... here is an interesting traditional Gujarati snack recipe with grated watermelon rind. Muthiya can be had steamed or fried. It’s a delicious, healthy and a filling dish. It’s perfect to enjoy with an evening cup of chai..

Ingredients 

1 cup Grated Watermelon Rind

1 tsp Ginger and Green Chilli paste 

1 tsp Lime Juice 

1 tbsp chopped Coriander leaves 

Few Curry Leaves

1/2 cup Whole Wheat flour 

1/2 cup Chickpea Flour

1/4 cup Fine Semolina 

Salt to taste 

1/2 tsp Sugar

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 

1/4 tsp Cumin seeds

2 pinches of Baking Soda

1/4 tsp Asafoetida

1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds

1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds

3 tsp Oil 

Method 

Take a bowl, add the grated watermelon rind, whole wheat flour, semolina, chickpea flour, ginger - chilli paste, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, lemon juice, sugar, coriander, baking soda, salt and 1 tsp of oil. Knead the ingredients into a soft dough. Keep it aside for 5 minutes. Apply oil on the palms and divide the mixture into 2 portions. Shape each portion into a cylindrical roll. Arrange the rolls on a greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 20 minutes. Once done, insert a toothpick and check. Remove and cool the muthiya,  cut the rolls into slices and keep aside. For the tempering, heat the remaining oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, sesame seeds and asafoetida and sauté it for few seconds. Add the muhiya pieces and toss them for a minute. Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve it hot.