Chhattisgarh Aloo Pithi Potato Stuffed Steamed Rice Dumpling

Method

1. 1

   Make filling: combine mashed potato with finely chopped green chillies, cumin, amchur, red chilli powder, coriander and salt.

2. 2

   Mix and divide into 10 portions.

3. 3

   Make dough: combine rice flour and salt. Add hot water gradually, kneading with wet hands, into a smooth moist dough.

4. 4

   Divide into 10 balls. Wet palms. Flatten one ball in the palm into a round 8 cm wide.

5. 5

   Place one portion of potato filling in the centre.

6. 6

   Fold dough over and seal edges firmly by pressing.

7. 7

   Shape into a smooth oval or round dumpling.

8. 8

   Set up a steamer. Place dumplings on an oiled cloth in the steamer basket.

9. 9

   Steam on medium for 18 to 20 minutes until firm and cooked through. Test with a toothpick.

10. 10

    Serve warm with green chutney or tamarind chutney.