Baqtang

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Ingredients

1 cup	wheat flour
1 cup	water
1 cup	green leafy vegetables (e.g., spinach or chard)
1 cup	cottage cheese (paneer)
1 tablespoon	oil
1	salt to taste
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix wheat flour with water and a pinch of salt to form a smooth dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Wash and chop the green leafy vegetables finely.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
4. 4 Add chopped green leafy vegetables to the pan and cook until they wilt.
5. 5 Crumble the cottage cheese and add it to the pan along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. 6 Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a small circle.
7. 7 Place a spoonful of the vegetable and cheese mixture in the center of each circle and fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Seal the edges well.
8. 8 Steam the baqtang for about 15-20 minutes until the dough is cooked through.
9. 9 Serve hot with a side of chutney or yogurt.