Anshu's Food Odyssey

Muthiya or Muthia is a popular snack/appetizer delicacy that comes from the state of Gujarat in India. The most famous version of these delicious steamed dumplings are often made with grated bottle gourd, some ginger, green chilies and a subtle hint of every day spices, all of which are further kneaded with gram flour into a dough. The dough is then rolled into a log, steamed till perfection and then sliced and tempered with an aromatic mix of mustard seeds, curry leaves and a handful of sesame seeds to lend it that beautiful flavor. Frankly speaking, muthiya makes for the most delicious and healthiest snacks to enjoy anytime with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Having said that, there are many variants of Muthiya. The one that I am sharing today is a diabetic friendly version which uses karela or the bitter gourd scrapings that are kneaded into a ragi and jowar dough for more health and nutrition benefits. Ragi and jowar are also good for those looking to shed some weight; if y

Earlier this week, I posted the recipe of the popular Middle Eastern Dip , Hummus . Now, what's hummus without falafel, the fried chickpea fritters? Believed to have been originated in Egypt, falafel are now popular not only in the Middle East but, across the globe. Many foodies enjoy it as is with Hummus and Tahini on the side, and many prefer it as a stuffing in Pita Sandwiches topped with fresh salads, greens and pickles. Whatever way you wish to have these falafels, you are surely gonna love them. Before I forget, these delicious and crunchy fritters are a great source of protein and make for healthy appetizers, especially for vegans and vegetarians. So, in case you do not take meat and are looking for healthy options to make up for your daily dosage of protein intake, do try them out ! Detailed recipe provided below. Falafel Ingredients Chickpeas (soaked overnight) - 1 cup Onions (finely chopped) - 1/4 cup Fresh coriander (finely chopped) - 1/4 cup Green chilies