Peetha Saag
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Vegan
A dish made with tender pumpkin leaves and black gram dumplings, cooked with traditional spices.
Cuisines
Jharkhand
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 | Rice flour |
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1 cup | Flour |
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1 cup | Spinach , finely chopped |
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1 cup | Coconut , grated |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 cup | Water |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix rice flour, wheat flour, and salt with water to form a smooth dough.
- 2 Divide the dough into small portions and flatten each into a disc shape.
- 3 In a pan, heat mustard oil and add cumin seeds until they splutter.
- 4 Add chopped spinach, grated coconut, turmeric powder, and red chili powder to the pan.
- 5 Cook the spinach mixture until the spinach is wilted and the spices are well combined.
- 6 Place a portion of the spinach mixture on one half of each dough disc and fold it over to seal the edges.
- 7 Steam the filled discs in a steamer for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- 8 Serve hot with a side of chutney or yogurt.
Tips
Ensure the dough is not too sticky; adjust water as needed.