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Spicy Spinach Dumplings
Tarla Dalal
11 April, 2015
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Spicy Spinach Dumplings, the bright green colour of this wholesome snack appeals to all our good senses!
We have used the technique of steaming instead of frying to make this a low-calorie evening snack that provides only 96 calories per serving. So, you can have 4 dumplings with healthy green chutney to make a snack amounting to less than 100 calories! Spinach is a treasure chest of essential vitamins like folic acid and vitamin A, which is essential of growth, maintenance and vitality.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
8 dumplings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 1/2 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
1 tsp green chilli paste
2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1 1/2 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tsp low fat curds (dahi)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
For Serving
Method
- Combine all the ingredients together in a deep bowl and mix well without using any water.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a round ball.
- Arrange the dumplings on a 150 mm. (6") diameter greased thali and steam in a steamer for 7 to 8 minutes or till they are cooked.
- Serve immediately with healthy green chutney.
Spicy Spinach Dumplings recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 30 cal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 11.2 mg |
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Foodie #639565
May 3, 2021, 3:10 p.m.
Tastes excellent and is a healthy option too.
Tarla Dalal
May 3, 2021, 3:10 p.m.
Great you liked the recipe. Please keep trying our recipes and provide us your feedback as it will help other users follow the recipe.
Eat to live
Feb. 12, 2021, 2:57 p.m.
Very good low calorie recipe!
katrina
Aug. 3, 2020, 3:59 a.m.
Mast Tikkha and healthy food for me!!!!
Mruga D
July 21, 2020, 12:18 a.m.
Quick and easy low-cal breakfast recipe for me!!...ginger-garlic paste is responsible for that nice flavour. Low-calorie evening snack that provides only 13 calories...perfect!!
shreya_the foodie
May 25, 2020, 9:02 p.m.
I love dumpling! they are subtle yet so tasty! spinach dumplings is a great idea...really healthy recipe!
Chefy-wifey
April 13, 2012, 12:14 p.m.
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