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Bhaat and Palak Muthiya

Cultural Context

Bhaat and Palak Muthiya is a popular dish in Indian cuisine, particularly in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It combines leftover rice with spinach and spices, highlighting the resourcefulness of home cooks who transform simple ingredients into flavorful meals. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or light meal, these dumplings are steamed and then pan-fried for a delightful texture. Today, they are celebrated for their health benefits and are often made in various regional adaptations across India.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 bowl leftover rice
200g Spinach
50g Coriander leaves
Salt to taste
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Carom seeds
2 tsp Sugar
Curd or Buttermilk
3/4 bowl coarse wheat flour
1/4 cup fine wheat flour
2 tbsp Ginger chilli paste
4 tbsp Oil

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is a healthier option, while all-purpose flour is a more economical choice.

semolina

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Oat flour is a healthier alternative, while cornmeal is often cheaper.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is a healthier grain, while couscous is typically less expensive.

spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Kale is often cheaper and can be used in place of spinach.

1

Prepare the spinach by washing and chopping it finely.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach with leftover rice, coarse wheat flour, and fine wheat flour.

3

Add ginger chilli paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, sugar, and salt to the mixture.

4

Mix well until a dough-like consistency forms; adjust with more flour if too wet.

5

Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into cylindrical dumplings.

6

Steam the dumplings until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

7

Once steamed, let them cool slightly before slicing them into pieces.

8

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the sliced dumplings.

9

Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpansteamer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Palak MuthiyaSpinach Dumplings

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