Diet Meals : Moothias

Moothias

Ingredients

1-cup whole-wheat flour
1 tbsp. semolina
1/4 tsp. soda bicarbonate
2 tbsp. oil
1/2 cup coriander chopped
1-cup bottle gourd grated
1/2 tsp. red chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. ginger grated
1 tbsp. curds
Salt to taste

Method:

Squeeze out the excess water from grated gourd.
In a large plate, sieve the flour with the soda.
Add semolina; make a well in the centre.
Add all other ingredients in the well.
Knead into soft dough.
Use greased palms and shape into 6" long, 1" wide rolls.
Arrange in a colander to boil over steam.
Or use a double walled steamer.
Cover lid tightly and steam for 1/2 hour.
Cut into 1" pieces.
Serve piping hot with kadhi or fresh curds.

Note:
You may substitute coriander with methi leaves or spinach.
You may substitute bottle gourd with pumpkin or cucumber.

Variation:

If you want to convert it to a dry snack, cool the pieces. Heat some oil in a kadai, add pieces.
Sprinkle chili powder, salt, garam masala, lemon juice as per taste.
Garnish with chopped coriander and sesame seeds.
Serve with toothpicks along with tea or coffee.

Making time: 45 minutes
Makes: 3 servings