Kholak
Veg
Contains dairy
A barley-based porridge, often mixed with vegetables or meat for a nourishing meal that sustains energy in the high altitude.
Cuisines
Ladakhi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Flour |
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1/2 cup | Water |
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1 cup | Spinach |
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1 cup | Radish Leaf , fresh |
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1 tablespoon | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Salt , to taste |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix wheat flour with water to form a soft dough.
- 2 Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 3 Chop the spinach and radish leaves finely.
- 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 5 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 6 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
- 7 Add chopped spinach and radish leaves to the pan.
- 8 Season with salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
- 9 Cook until the greens are wilted and tender.
- 10 Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into thin circles.
- 11 Place a portion of the cooked greens in the center of each circle.
- 12 Fold the edges over the filling to form a dumpling shape.
- 13 Steam the dumplings for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
Tips
Serve with a side of yogurt or chutney for added flavor.