Buddhist Monk Dumplings Recipe

Name: Buddhist Monk Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 potato; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon mustard seed; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 carrots, finely diced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 green chile, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage; 1/4 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, crumbled; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon garam masala; salt to taste; Pastry:; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 potato
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 carrots, finely diced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green chile, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
1/4 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, crumbled
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon garam masala
salt to taste
Pastry:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 pinch salt

1
Place potato into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash. Set aside to cool.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and stir. Add carrots, onion, green chile, garlic, turmeric, and ginger. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add mashed potato, cabbage, and tofu and stir again. Add water and cilantro; cook and stir until vegetables are soft and water is dried up, 7 to 8 minutes. Add garam masala and salt and stir well. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
3
Mix flour, water, and salt together in a bowl. Knead into a ball; continue kneading until dough is very soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Wrap and rest for at least 1 hour.
4
Take a knob of dough and roll out into small round, about 4 inches in diameter. Spoon a heaped teaspoon of filling in the center and moisten the edge with a little water. Press edges together, overlapping the top slightly to form a pleat, and continue to create a half-moon shape with little pleats all around the edge. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
5
Fit a large pan with a steamer basket and add about 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Add dumplings and steam until swollen and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 potato, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon mustard seed, 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Buddhist Monk Dumplings falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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