Bhaat Na Rasawala Muthia
Bhaat na rasawala muthia is one of the most interesting ways to use leftover rice, and reflects two general traits of gujaratis—they prefer to have a light meal in the evenings, and never like to waste cooked rice! simply-flavoured muthias made with cooked rice and simmered in a spiced curd mixture, this dish leaves the diner satisfied but does not overload the stomach—all of which makes it an ideal choice for the evenings.
Servings Prep Time
4 15minutes
Cook Time
12minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 15minutes
Cook Time
12minutes
Ingredients
For The Muthias
Other Ingredients
For The Garnish
Instructions
For the muthias
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough, using water only if required.
  2. Divide the dough into 16 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll approx. 75 mm. (3″) lengthwise. Keep aside.
How to proceed
  1. Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the mustard seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and 3½ cups of water, mix well and bring to a boil.
  3. Combine the curds with 1 tbsp of the above water, mix well and add it back to the pan. .
  4. Bring the mixture to boil and slowly add the muthias one at a time.
  5. Simmer for 5 minutes till the muthias are firm and cooked, while stirring once very gently in between.
  6. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Recipe Notes

When adding muthias to the mixture, add one muthia and check. If it disintegrates add a little besan to the muthia mixture, mix well and continue as per the recipe.