Steamed Odia Chhena Muthiya With Mustard-Coconut Sauce Recipe

About this recipe

A traditional Odia delicacy featuring steamed cheese dumplings paired with a tangy mustard-coconut sauce. Perfect for dinner and aligned with local culinary traditions.

Ingredients

• 20G Curry Leaves
• 200 g Paneer
• - Grated Coconut
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Ginger
• - Mustard Seeds
• 500 ml Water
• 500 Gms Rice Flour
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the dumplings by mixing crumbled chhena, rice flour, turmeric powder, ginger, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add water gradually to form a soft dough.
2. Step 2: Shape the dough into small oval dumplings (muthiyas) and steam them in an air fryer using the steam setting for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Grind soaked mustard seeds, grated coconut, green chilies, and a pinch of turmeric into a smooth paste using a small amount of water.
4. Step 4: Heat cooking oil in a pan and temper it with curry leaves. Add the mustard-coconut paste and cook on low flame for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
5. Step 5: Add drumstick stems, water, and salt to the sauce. Cook covered for 15 minutes until the drumsticks are tender.
6. Step 6: Serve the steamed chhena muthiyas drizzled with the mustard-coconut sauce, hot and fresh.