Steamed Spinach Dumplings

Steamed Spinach Dumplings (Palak Vada)

Serves: 4 
Cooking time (approx.): 20 minutes
Style: Indian Vegetarian 

4  cups spinach leaves  4  tablespoons wheat flour  2  tablespoon(s) bengal gram flour (besan)  2  tablespoon(s) semolina (rava)  2  teaspoon(s) each of chopped ginger and garlic  4  green chilli(es) chopped fine  1  teaspoon(s) cumin seeds

½  teaspoon(s) each of turmeric powder and soda bi-carb  2  tablespoon(s) chopped coriander leaves  1  tablespoon(s) lemon juice  1  tablespoon(s) fresh cream  2  tablespoon(s) oil  salt and pepper to taste

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and knead into a soft dough using water.
2. Divide the dough into portions and make a thin long roll with each portion.
3. Steam for about 20  minutes. Cool and cut into slices.

   Variation: If you wish to have crisp spinach dumplings, deep fry the slices to a golden brown color.