Dumplings

Pan Fried Dumplings

Ingredients-

For Dough

1. 200grams plain flour (maida)
2. Water








For Vegetable Filling-

1. 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
2. 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
3. 1/2 cup spring onion
4. 5-6 garlic cloves
5. Oil
6. Salt and pepper

For Chicken Filling-

1. 400 grams minced chicken
2. 1/2 cup spring onion

3. 5-6 garlic cloves
4. 1 green chili
5. Oil
6. Salt and pepper












Cooking Instructions-

For Dough- form a dough using water and maida. Do not add a lot of water. Keep the dough firm.

Cover the dough with a damp kitchen towel and leave for 1 hour.

For Vegetable Filling-

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan, to the oil add finely chopped garlic, spring onion, carrot, cabbage, salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes.

Remove the vegetable filling in a bowl and let it cool.

For Chicken Filling-

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, to the oil add garlic, green chilli, spring onions, minced chicken, salt and pepper. Cook till all the water from the mince evaporates. This will take some time.

Remove the chicken filling in a bowl and let it cool.

Assembly-

Making intricate dumpling patterns is an art and takes practice.

But for beginners simply imagine making modak/karanji. The easist pattern.

Roll small balls of dough and roll them in 4 inch diameter circles.

Stuff the dough circles with 1 spoon of filling and seal the ends with some water.

Keep the dumplings covered with a damp cloth.

Stem for 8-10 minutes and serve hot.

Or Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non stick pan and add the steamed dumplings to the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Delicious steamed/pan fried dumplings are ready. Serve with soy sauce and Shezhwan sauce.