Santula-Stuffed Whole Wheat Dumplings With Spiced Tomato Sauce Recipe

About this recipe

A unique twist on traditional Odia Santula, these steamed dumplings are stuffed with a flavorful mix of ridge gourd, vegetables, and aromatic spices, served with a spiced tomato sauce.

Ingredients

• 500 G Ridge Gourd/Jhinge Tori(500Gm)
• 1Kg Potato
• 250 g Carrot
• 500g French Beans
• 20G Curry Leaves
• 250g Green Chilli
• - Red Chilli
• - Mustard Seeds
• 500 Gms Buckwheat Flour
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 50 g Cumin Powder
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 250g Coriander
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the dumpling dough by mixing whole wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and enough water to form a soft, pliable dough. Knead and rest for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 teaspoon of mustard oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chili. Sauté until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add ridge gourd, potato, carrot, and French beans to the pan. Season with turmeric, cumin powder, and salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender. Let the mixture cool.
4. Step 4: Roll out the dumpling dough into thin circles. Place a spoonful of the Santula filling in the center of each circle. Fold and seal the edges to create dumplings.
5. Step 5: Steam the dumplings in a steamer for 15 minutes until fully cooked.
6. Step 6: Prepare the tomato sauce by heating 1 teaspoon of mustard oil in a pan. Add tomato puree, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the sauce thickens.
7. Step 7: Serve the steamed dumplings hot with the spiced tomato sauce, garnished with fresh coriander.