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Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer (grated; keep cold until mixing)
• 1 medium Carrot (peeled and grated)
• 100 g Cabbage (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander (chopped)
• 1 tsp Ginger (minced)
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (pinch)
• 8 Rice Paper Sheets (standard 8‑inch round sheets)
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for pan‑frying)
• 2 tbsp Water (for steaming)
• 1 tsp Light Soy Sauce (adds umami)
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (to garnish)
• 2 tbsp Dumpling Chutney (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp Chili Garlic Oil (for serving)

Instructions

1. Grate and Chop Fillings

   Grate the paneer and carrot, finely chop the cabbage, mince the ginger, and chop the coriander.

   Time: PT10M

2. Mix the Filling

   In a mixing bowl combine grated paneer, carrot, cabbage, coriander, ginger, sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Mix gently with clean hands until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

3. Form Paneer Balls

   Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form small bite‑size balls.

   Time: PT5M

4. Cut Rice Paper

   Cut each 8‑inch rice paper sheet into four equal squares.

   Time: PT2M

5. Soak Rice Paper

   Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Dip each rice‑paper square for about 5 seconds until it becomes pliable but not soggy.

   Time: PT2M

6. Assemble Dumplings

   Place a paneer ball in the centre of a softened rice‑paper square. Fold the edges over like a blanket and pinch to seal all sides.

   Time: PT5M

7. Cook Dumplings

   Heat the pan over low flame, add vegetable oil, and arrange the dumplings seam‑side down. Add 2 tbsp water, cover, and steam for 3 minutes. Drizzle light soy sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds, uncover and cook another 2‑3 minutes until the bottom is crisp and water has evaporated.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Low flame

8. Serve

   Transfer the dumplings to a serving plate and serve with dumpling chutney and chili garlic oil on the side.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g