Vegetarian Dumplings (Buddhist Monk Dumplings) Recipe

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Vegetarian Dumplings (Buddhist Monk Dumplings)
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Directions:

  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:.
  7. 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 823.34 Kcal (3447 kJ)
Calories from fat 247.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.54g 42%
Sodium 2563.58mg 107%
Potassium 586.28mg 12%
Total Carbs 127.26g 42%
Sugars 5.9g 24%
Dietary Fiber 15.78g 63%
Protein 18.64g 37%
Vitamin C 44.8mg 75%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 8.9mg 50%
Calcium 433.4mg 43%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.49 Kcal (793 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.34g 42%
Sodium 590.01mg 107%
Potassium 134.93mg 12%
Total Carbs 29.29g 42%
Sugars 1.36g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3.63g 63%
Protein 4.29g 37%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 75%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 21%
Iron 2.1mg 50%
Calcium 99.7mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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