Indian Starter Recipe - Steamed Spinach Dumplings

Steamed Spinach Dumplings (Palak Vada)

Serves : 4
Cooking time (approx.) : 20 minutes
Style : Indian Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS :

4 cups spinach leaves
4 tablespoons wheat flour
2 tablespoon(s) bengal gram flour (besan)
2 tablespoon(s) semolina (rava)
2 teaspoon(s) each of chopped ginger and garlic
4 green chilli(es) chopped fine
1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds
½ teaspoon(s) each of turmeric powder and soda bi-carb
2 tablespoon(s) chopped coriander leaves
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 tablespoon(s) fresh cream
2 tablespoon(s) oil
salt and pepper to taste

METHOD :

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

Mix well and knead into a soft dough using water.

Divide the dough into portions and make a thin long roll with each portion.

Steam for about 20 minutes.

Cool and cut into slices.

Serve hot with Green chutney (Hari Chutney)

Variation: If you wish to have crisp spinach dumplings, deep fry the slices to a golden brown color.

Source : Syvum