Before getting started with the post, I have changed my wordpress theme ๐ So, you are looking at the right website. The old theme took ages to load due to the images. So am trying a new one. Do you like this theme? if you have time,a comment would be appreciated
Back to the recipe, I made lentil dumplings and added them to a Vegan Coconut Yogurt Curryย ๐ A popular South Indian curry-veganized and made yum <3 This is a fusion of my mum-in-law’s curry recipe and a steamed lentil dumpling recipe, I had scribbled in my recipe book ages ago. Came out so well. I couldn’t wait to share this with you all.
ย I use lot of fenugreek leaves when I cook Indian food. You can get a huge bunch of these beauties in any Indian groceries that sell veges too. You mix these with soaked and ground lentils-shape them as balls and steam in bamboo steamer. Make a curry from coconut yogurt-drop them in it and serve with rice ๐ Super yum <3ย
For the lentil dumplings (makes around 12 dumplings)
You need:
- Split Pigeon Peas-1/4 cup (Ask for Toor dalย in Indian Groceries)
- Chana Dal (If you live in Australia-Coles now have them in Indian Section)/You will definitely find them in Indian Groceries-1/4 cup
- Dry Red Chili – 3
- Asafoetida aka Hing-1/8 tsp/a pinch
- Salt-to taste
- Desiccated Coconut-1 Tbsp
- Curry leaves-a sprig
- Turmeric-a pinch/1/8 tsp
- Fenugreek Leaves-tightly packed-1/2 cup (Ask for fresh methi leavesย in Indian Groceries)
Method:
- Soak Split Pigeon Peas and Chana Dal in 1 cup hot water for 2 hours
- In a food processorย that will make a smooth paste (you must not have chunks here) with all the ingredients (including soaked lentils) except fenugreek leaves (add 1/4 cup water to ease the process)
- On a low heat, to a non-stick pan, add the ground paste, fenugreek leaves and stir until it becomes really thick. The color goes from light yellow to a darker shade. Let it cool, shape them as balls and steam them in a bamboo steamer for 15 mins
- Dumplings ready ๐ Super high in protein, literally zero oil, tasty.
- Pierce them with toothpick (optional) for the curry to seep in
Coconut-Yogurt Curry
You need:
- Frozen coconut thawed (1/4 cup)
- Cumin seeds-1 tsp
- Curry leaves-1 sprig + a few for seasoning
- Ginger-1 inch piece
- 1.5 tsp chana dal+1.5 tsp rice-soaked in hot water for 30 mins)
- Green Chili-2
- Alpine Coconut Yogurt (Woolys have them-Vegan Coconut Yogurt-YUM)-1/2 cup with 1/4 ย cup water-whisk them really well.
- Turmeric-a pinch
- Mustard seeds-1 tsp
- Red onion-1/2 finely chopped
- Tamarind 1/4 tsp soaked in 2 Tbsp water
- 1/4 cup water
- Asafoetida/Hing-1/8th of tsp
- Salt-to taste
- Coconut oil-1.5 tsp
Method:
- Make a smooth paste out of soaked chana dal & rice, coconut, cumin seeds, curry leaves (a sprig), ginger, green chili.
- In a sauce pan, add coconut oil, heat it, add mustard seeds, after they crackle, add curry leaves, asafoetida, after 5 seconds, add chopped onion, fry until translucent, add some salt, turmeric and 1/4 cup water, tamarind water (discard the pulp). Let it boil for a couple of minutes.
- Time to add the ground coconut paste. Cover and let it simmerย for 3-4 mins on a low heat.
- Add coconut yogurt to the simmering curry and let it sit on low heat for 2 mins.
- Add 6 dumplings in, cover and let it stay for 5-6ย more minutes.
- Serve with chopped coriander leaves.
- Tastes super awesome with rice.
OMG Charu! What have i been missing over the last few weeks! This dumpling curry looks smashing.
And the photos! A.M.A.Z.I.N.G Love the photos Charu!
Hope you’re doing well! Have a nice week ahead. ๐
I did miss you ๐ Hope things are going great with the pastry school (is that what you call it?) Before you graduate, please try to make your teacher pass a vegan recipe over (GF too).
Am so happy to see you pass by. Thanks <3
You take care ๐ I understand you're busy. So no dramas<3
Hi! I love the pictures! Thanks!
Thanks Dave <3
Loving the new layout! Well done;) (as always!)
Awww ๐ . Thanks Beth <3
Absolutely awesome dear!!!! I have done the usual pulikuzhambhu with it… Coconut gravy sounds very yummy :- D and loved all your pics they are simply superb ๐
Thanks Malar <3 Have you heard of 'more kuzhambu'. That's what MIL calls this dish. And I dunno if this is how you say it-usili? -you use that sort of base but shape them and use.
Yes Charu exactly for usili just the dry curry with lentils , for this we use it the rounded way ๐
I like the re-design. I have to confess that I will bypass slow websites so I’m glad yours is working well. Great recipe.
Thanks Tracey <3 Appreciate it ๐
Like your new theme. ……..
And the dumplings looks fabulous. .. We do similar kind of dumplings using dal but never tried in gravy… sounds delish
.. will try soon… ๐ ๐
Thanks Chits <3
And ya your captures are breathe taking. .. i got to learn from you… ๐ ๐ awesome..
Awww. Thanks Chits ๐ A new camera and Sanju’s macbook -is the trick. You always have amazing pics. I still love how you have the wineglass rim with honey and some sugar/chocolate there. That’s a genius idea
This is making my mouth water and I’m definitely putting this one on my “to -make” list!! ๐ YUM!
Thanks <3<3
Oh wow! Yes please!!
Awww ๐ Thanks <3
oh my these look amazing! Thank you!
Thanks <3
Interesting! I have seen this done with yogurt-chickpea flour mix, not with coconut. Must try!
Thanks Anee <3
I’ve never eaten this, but this sounds super delicious n yes with rice – sure tastes awesome!
Thanks Namz <3
Lovely recipe Charanya! Haven’t seen it before. I am so trying the lentil balls for sure :). Sounds like our punjabi kadhi with a lot of twist.
<3 Thanks Sonal. I have never tried making Kadhi ๐ I have my student's dad's recipe. it is in my to-do list ๐ I want to try with baked pakoras
Charnya..that is in my blog with baked pakoda.
Oooh! Looks so yummy!!!
Thanks <3
WOW! Looks and sounds amazing! Even tho Vegan Mofo is over I still found your link their their site – glad I did! Swing by my place when you have a moment ๐
Thanks Jen <3 I am following you now ๐ Thanks for passing by
I am not vegan but I do love lentils and vegetables. this is recipe is such a welcome change from meatballs.
Thanks <3
Your posts have the most appetizing titles. This one looks delicious-must shop for these ingredients.
Ha : ) Thanks <3 It tastes amazing ๐
OMG – i need this in my life right now. How have I not ever heard of this? I feel like a terrible indian haha. Also you’re pictures are so pretty! ๐
LOL ๐ Thanks <3<3