Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. start making dough by adding little water at a time. do not knead the dough too much. divide and shape the mixture into cylindrical rolls. place the rolls on a greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 15 minutes. cool slightly and cut into slices. keep aside. for tempering, heat oil in a pan. when the mustard seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. add muthia slices, toss well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.