Golden Lentil And Spinach Hand Rolls Recipe

About this recipe

Start your day with Golden Lentil and Spinach Hand Rolls, a perfect blend of Indian flavors and nutrition. These rolls feature a rich filling of lentils and spinach, cooked with aromatic spices like turmeric and cumin, all wrapped in soft rice flour rotis. Quick to make in just 30 minutes, the rolls are lightly crisped in an air fryer for a delightful texture. Packed with 32g of protein per serving, they energize your morning while providing essential fiber for digestion. Ideal for a cozy breakfast or brunch, these vegetarian rolls pair beautifully with a homemade chutney or yogurt dip. Whether you're craving comfort or looking for a balanced meal, these hand rolls deliver both taste and nutrients seamlessly.

Ingredients

• 1 pack (25 g) Popular Essentials Cinnamon Split
• 250 g Spinach
• - Rice Flour
• - Ginger Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• - Cumin Seeds / Jeera Seeds-250 Gms
• 100 g Salt
• 1 kg Water Chestnuts
• 1 ltr Pansari Tilsari Edible Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 30 minutes before cooking.
2. 2. Boil the lentils with turmeric and salt until soft and mushy, then set aside to cool slightly.
3. 3. Rinse and chop the spinach into fine pieces, ensuring even distribution in the mix.
4. 4. Heat oil in a pan and sauté cumin seeds, ginger powder, and chili powder until aromatic.
5. 5. Add the cooked lentils and spinach to the pan, stirring well to combine with the spices.
6. 6. Cook the mixture until the spinach wilts and the lentils thicken into a moist filling.
7. 7. In a bowl, mix rice flour with water and a pinch of salt to form a smooth dough.
8. 8. Divide the dough into small balls and roll out thin rotis using a flat surface and rolling pin.
9. 9. Heat a tawa or flat pan and cook the rotis on both sides until lightly golden and pliable.
10. 10. Spoon the lentil-spinach mixture onto each roti and carefully roll to form tight hand rolls.
11. 11. Place the rolls into an air fryer and cook at 180°C for 5 minutes to ensure crisp edges.
12. 12. Serve the rolls warm alongside a light chutney or yogurt-based dip for added flavor.