Savory Steamed Rice Dumplings

Name: Savory Steamed Rice Dumplings (Gujarati Bhaat Na Muthiya Dhokla)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¼ large calabash (lauki or doodhi), for ½ cup grated gourd; ¼ large calabash (lauki or doodhi), for ½ cup grated gourd; ¼ large calabash (lauki or doodhi), for ½ cup grated gourd; ¼ large calabash (lauki or doodhi), for ½ cup grated gourd; 2 cups short- or long-grain cooked rice; 2 cups short- or long-grain cooked rice; ½ cup gram flour (besan); ½ cup gram flour (besan); 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; ¼ teaspoon asafetida; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sunflower or canola oil; 1 teaspoon sunflower or canola oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1 sprig curry leaves, coarsely torn; 1 sprig curry leaves, coarsely torn; 2 tablespoons fresh coconut, grated, for garnish; 6 sprigs cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish

Gujarati Bhaat Na Muthiya Dhokla

Preparation info

Yield:
4
servings (5 muthias per serving)

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

Bhaat Na Muthiya Dhokla is a traditional Gujarati delicacy made using leftover rice, gram flour, and spices, then steamed to perfection. These soft, fluffy, and mildly spiced dumplings are a fantastic way to repurpose rice into a wholesome and delicious snack. Light yet satisfying, they are perfect for breakfast, teatime, or even a light dinner.

This dish hails from the Gujarati region and carries the signature balance of savory, slightly tangy, and mildly sweet flavors that make it

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Asia
India
Breakfast
Snack
Dinner
Vegan
Gujarat

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