Karela muthiya(bitter gourd dumplings)

Ingredients;

1 cup karela (bitter gourd), finely chopped, with the peel
1/3 cup onions, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 to 2 green chillies, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tablespoon low fat curds
1 cup jowar flour (white millet flour)
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 cup Bengal gram flour (besan)
1/8 teaspoon soda bi-carb
salt to taste

For the tempering;
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) 1 teaspoon asafoetida (hing) 1 teaspoon oil
For the garnish
1 tablespoon chopped coriander

Method;

Combine all the ingredients except the soda bi-carb in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.Add the soda bi-carb and mix well. Place the dough on a steamer and steam for 10 to 12 minutes or till a knife inserted into the muthia comes out clean.Cool, cut into 25 mm. (1") cubes and keep aside. For the tempering Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the asafoetida and then the pieces of muthia. Saute them over a medium flame till they are lightly browned.Serve immediately, garnished with the coriander