Karela Muthia Recipe - Bitter Gourd Steamed Dumplings

Step 1: To begin making the Karela Muthia Recipe, wash karelas and grate them along with the peel

Step 2: Squeeze the grated karela with hand to remove excess water content and collect the greens in a mixing bowl

Step 3: Add besan, jowar atta, rice atta, ginger, garlic, green chilli paste, cooking soda, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, salt and mix with a hand whisk

Step 4: Now slowly add little water and knead to make a firm dough

Step 5: Grease your palm and divide the dough into four equal portions

Step 6: Roll each portion between your palm to shape into a thick log

Step 7: Make four logs and keep aside

Step 8: Heat water in a steamer (Idli or Dhokla steamer) and place the logs on the steamer plate and steam for 15 minutes or more till the flour cooks well

Step 9: Remove and keep aside to cool

Step 10: Cut into 1 inch pieces and collect them in a bowl

Step 11: For tempering, heat oil in a tadka pan and add cumin, mustard seeds, dry red chilies and asafoetida and allow them to splutter

Step 12: Now add the muthia pieces and shallow fry them for 5 to 6 minutes

Step 13: Serve Karela Muthia as a snack along with Green Chutney with a cup of Punjabi Style Espresso Coffee Recipe for your evening