Vegetable Pelmeni Recipe, Vegetarian Russian Dumplings, No Onion Garlic Recipe for Krishna Bhog
Recipe: Vegetable Pelmeni (Russian Dumplings)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh dill, for garnish
- Vegetable oil, for serving
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, combine mashed potatoes, grated carrot, frozen peas, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the filling is evenly combined.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet, about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough.
Place a small spoonful of the filling onto each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges together to seal the dumplings.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked dumplings from the water and transfer them to a serving dish. Drizzle with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Garnish the vegetable pelmeni with fresh dill and serve hot.
These vegetable pelmeni are delicious on their own or served with a side of plain yogurt or a light tomato sauce. Enjoy this vegetarian Russian dish!
