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पालक और दूधी मुठिया रेसिपी | दूधी पालक ना मुठिया | स्वस्थ लौकी पालक पकौड़ियां - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Palak and Doodhi Muthia in Hindi)

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doodhi palak na muthiya is a fist-shaped steamed snack that's much-loved by the Gujaratis. Learn how to make palak and dudhi muthia recipe | doodhi palak na muthiya | healthy lauki spinach dumplings |

This palak and dudhi muthia recipe is super delicious and easy to make. Muthia's are mostly steamed and very nutritious but, you can even fry them to make a crispy evening snack. Here we have made these healthy lauki spinach dumplings by using whole wheat and besan flour.

palak and doodhi muthia is rich in phosphorus, vitamin B1, fibre, magnesium. healthy lauki spinach dumplings are diabetics, kidney and heart friendly and also good for weight loss.

pro tips to make palak and dudhi muthia: 1. Adding baking soda in the mixture makes the muthias softer. 2. Enjoy the muthias hot to enjoy its best flavours. 3. Instead of palak you can also add methi leaves in the mixture.

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Palak and Doodhi Muthia recipe - How to make Palak and Doodhi Muthia

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins 6Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

For Palak and Doodhi Muthia
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 cup shredded spinach (palak)
1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1/2 tbsp ginger (adrak)
1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
a pinch baking soda

For The Tempering
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

Method

For palak and doodhi muthia

To make palak and dudhi muthiya, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well to make a semi-soft dough without using any water.
Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll.
Arrange the rolls on a greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 15 minutes or till a knife inserted into the muthiya comes out clean. Remove and keep aside to cool slightly. Once cooled, cut into 25 mm. (1") slices.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a broad non stick pan, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds and asafoetida. Sauté for few seconds.
Add the muthiya slices, mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve the palak and dudhi muthiya hot with green chutney.

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palak and dudhi muthia recipe | doodhi palak nu muthiya | healthy lauki spinach dumplings | then do try other easy muthia recipes also:
- oats methi muthia recipe | steamed Gujarati savoury snack | healthy oats fenugreek dumplings |
- nachni methi muthia recipe | ragi palak methi muthiya | red millet dumplings |

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how to make the dough

To make palak and dudhi muthiya, in a deep bowl, add 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Whole wheat flour gives the muthias a slightly chewy and rustic texture. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.
Add 1 cup shredded spinach (palak). Spinach adds a vibrant green color to the muthia, making them more visually appealing. Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone.
Add 1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki).

Add 1/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour).
Add 1/2 tbsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste.
Add 1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste.
Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
Add 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til).

Add 1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania).
Add salt to taste.
Add a pinch baking soda.
Mix well to make a semi-soft dough without using any water.

how to make palak and dudhi muthia

Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll.

Arrange the rolls on a greased sieve.
Steam in a steamer for 15 minutes or till a knife inserted into the muthiya comes out clean.
Remove and keep aside to cool slightly.
Once cooled, cut into 25 mm. (1 “) slices.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a broad nonstick pan.

Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
Add ½ tbsp sesame seeds (til).
Add ¼ tsp asafoetida.
Sauté for few seconds.
Add the muthiya slices.

Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve palak and dudhi muthiya hot with green chutney.

pro tips to make palak and dudhi muthia

Adding baking soda in the mixture makes the muthias softer.
Enjoy the muthias hot to enjoy its best flavours.
Instead of palak you can also add methi leaves in the mixture.

Add 1 cup shredded spinach (palak). Spinach adds a vibrant green color to the muthia, making them more visually appealing. Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone.
To make palak and dudhi muthiya, in a deep bowl, add 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Whole wheat flour gives the muthias a slightly chewy and rustic texture. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.
Add 1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki). Bottle gourd is a soft, succulent vegetable that adds a smooth and creamy texture to muthias. With extremely low levels of sodium, this doodhi is highly suitable for those with high BP.

benefits of palak and dudhi muthia recipe

Palak and Doodhi Muthia is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). One serving ( 4 pieces per serving, 15 grams per piece) of Palak and Doodhi Muthia
1. Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 21% of RDA.
2. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA.
3. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 19% of RDA.
4. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 18% of RDA.