DOODHI MUTHIA
A steamed savoury made with doodhi (white pumpkin),
3 kinds of flours and fresh spices.

Cooking Time : 9 min.
Preparation Time : 10 to 15 min.

Serves 4 to 6.
For the muthias

2 cups white pumpkin (lauki), grated
1 onion, grated (optional)
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
3/4 cup semolina (rawa)
1/2 cup Bengal gram flour (besan)
2 tablespoons green chilli-ginger paste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
juice of 1 1/2 lemons
2 tablespoons sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped coriander
1/2 teaspoon soda bi-carb
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
4 tablespoons oil
salt to taste For the tempering

2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
4 tablespoons oil For the garnish

2 tablespoons chopped coriander
2 tablespoons grated coconut