Veggie Dumplings

VEGAN, EASY, QUICK, HEALTHY

© 2022, Anusha Swamynathan

There’s nothing more comforting than a plate of steamed dumplings to warm you up on cold winter days.

Made using whole wheat flour, these little dough pockets enclose a delicious filling, and promise to deliver comfort and flavor in each bite.

Just like other dumplings these also make for an excellent accompaniment to various rice bowls, pasta salads, noodles and soup varieties. Read on for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 10 medium-sized dumplings

For the dough:

1. Whole-wheat flour — 1 cup
2. Water — 1/2 cup
3. Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
4. Salt

For the filling:

1. Cabbage, finely chopped — 1/2 cup
2. Carrots — 1/4 cup
3. Spring onions — 1/4 cup
4. Ginger, grated — 1 tablespoon
5. Garlic, finely chopped — 2 tablespoons
6. Green chili — 4–5, finely chopped
7. Basil, finely chopped — 2 tablespoons
8. Salt & Pepper
9. Olive oil — 3 tablespoons

Method

Dough:

1. Add flour, oil, and salt to a bowl. Mix to combine.
2. Add water in parts, mix, and knead to form a dough (not too soft).
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 mins.

Filling:

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add in all the veggies, ginger, garlic, chillies, and sauteé for 2–3 mins.
3. Garnish with basil, salt and pepper.
4. Set aside and let it cool.

Dumplings:

1. Divide the dough, shape into small balls and roll them flat.
2. Take 1 tablespoon of filling and place it in the middle. Apply water on the edges
3. Make pleats around the edges and bring them together at the center and flatten them.
4. Steam the dumplings for 10–12 mins.
5. Serve hot and enjoy ☺

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