MUTKE/ MIXED VEGETABLE STEAMED DUMPLINGS
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There’s still plenty of food that’s known and beloved only by the lucky locals. One such versatile vegan dish of Nagpur is dumplings made by mixing vegetables (whichever you prefer), a binder (usually flour's) and baking until golden brown & bubbly or steaming it until cooked.
While there are countless variations of this dish, today we have made Dad's signature dish: Mixed vegetable steamed dumplings. Loads of memories associated with these mutka's and today they have become a source of inspiration for home-chefs like us. Let's recreate this dish and learn how to make the best 'mutke's/mixed vegetable steamed dumplings
INGREDIENTS
🔸2 - carrot (finely shredded)
🔸1 bunch - spinach (chopped)
🔸1 cup - ragi flour/nachni
🔸1cup - semolina/rava
🔸1 cup - green moong sprouts (roughly pounded)
🔸2 to 3 - green chilli
🔸1 - lemon
🔸1 tsp - turmeric powder
🔸1 tsp - garam masala
🔸1 tsp - cumin powder/jeera
🔸coriander leaves/dhaniya patta (optional- chopped)
🔸1tsp - Oil
🔸salt (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Start by chopping the spinach and making a rough paste of green moong sprouts & green chilli in a mixer.
2. Add all the ingredients (mentioned above) in a bowl (as shown in the below picture) and give it a good mix to form a dough.
3. Shape the dough to cylindrical shape. Prepare the steamer and grease the tray with oil.
4. Steam the dough for 20-25 minutes on medium flame. Make sure the dough is cooked well by inserting a tooth pick.
5. Cool the dough completely and cut them into shapes you like. Serve with your favourite sauce!
Each Mutka is a nutrition packed piece. Enjoy this as a side dish or a snack for tea time.
Tip: Do not fry them.
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