Spicy Spinach Dumplings
by Tarla Dalal
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.
Spicy Spinach Dumplings recipe - How to make Spicy Spinach Dumplings
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 8 dumplings
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 fresh low-fat curds (dahi)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
For Serving
healthy green chutney
- 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.
| Energy | 30 cal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 725.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 21.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 17.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 21.6 mg |
| Sodium | 11.2 mg |
| Potassium | 58.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Tastes excellent and is a healthy option too.
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!!
Very good low calorie recipe!
I love dumpling! they are subtle yet so tasty! spinach dumplings is a great idea...really healthy recipe!