Vegetarian Dumplings (Buddhist Monk Dumplings) Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Dumplings (Buddhist Monk Dumplings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry; 3 cups flour; 1 cup water; 1 pinch salt; Filling; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 garlic clove, chopped finely; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 green chili pepper, chopped finely; 1 onion, chopped finely; 2 carrots, cut into small cubes; 1/2 cup cabbage, finely shredded; 1 potato, boiled and mashed; 100 ml water; 100 g firm tofu, crumbled; salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons chopped coriander

Servings: persons

Pastry
3 cups flour
1 cup water
1 pinch salt
Filling
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 garlic clove, chopped finely
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 green chili pepper, chopped finely
1 onion, chopped finely
2 carrots, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup cabbage, finely shredded
1 potato, boiled and mashed
100 ml water
100 g firm tofu, crumbled
salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons chopped coriander

1
For the filling:
2
Heat the oil, add the cumin and mustard seeds. Add the ginger, garlic clove then tumeric, green chili, onions, carrots and stir for a minute. Add the cabbage, tofu and potatoes and stir again. Add some water and cook covered for about 7-8 minutes until the vegetables become soft and the water is dried up. Add the salt and garam masala and stir well. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
For a variation on the filling you can add chopped bok choy, spinach, spring onion.
4
For the pastry :
5
Mix together all ingredients and knead to a ball.This needs a long knead until the dough is very soft, about 10-12 minutes. Wrap and rest for at least an hour.
6
To make the dumpling shape:
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Take a knob of dough and roll out into small rounds about 10 cm in diameter. Spoon a little filling (heaped teaspoon) in the centre and moisten the edge with a little water. Press edges together overlapping the top slightly to form a pleat and continue all around to create a half moon shape with pleats all around the edge.
8
Steam for about 15 minutes until they are swollen and cooked through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry, 3 cups flour, 1 cup water, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Dumplings (Buddhist Monk Dumplings) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Dumplings (Buddhist Monk Dumplings)

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