Steamed Paneer Dumplings

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 7 mins
Makes 8 dumplings
Ingredients
For The Spicy Sauce

• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tsp red chilli paste
• 1/2 tsp sugar

For The Paneer Dumplings

• 1/2 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (carrots , green peas and
• french beans)
• 1 tbsp chopped dill leaves
• 2 tsp semolina (rava)
• 2 tsp quick cooking rolled oats
• 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp powdered sugar
• salt to taste

Other Ingredients

• 8 thick carrot sticks , 75 mm (3”) long

Method
For the spicy sauce

1. Combine all the ingredients in a broad non-stick pan and mix well.
2. Bring to boil, while stirring continuously and keep aside to cool.

For the paneer dumplings

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll out each portion into small round balls.
2. Steam the balls in a steamer for 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Cool slightly, pierce each dumpling on a carrot stick and serve immediately with the spicy sauce