- Sieve the maida to get a fine flour and add some salt for taste. Mix in the water and knead a soft, pliable dough.
- Grease the dough with oil and keep aside for 20 minutes.
- In a wok, heat some oil (preferably sesame or peanut) and add finely chopped garlic. Don’t let them brown.
- Julienne the ginger finely and add in.
- Chop the onions very finely and add them to the wok.
- Cook for 4-6 minutes on low heat until the onion is transparent.
- Add finely chopped water chestnuts and finely chopped spinach and stir fry for 4 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, soy sauce and chilli vinegar to this.
- Don’t overcook. Take off the heat and taste. The mixture should be relatively dry but moist.
- Roll the dough into little circles and spoon a little stuffing into the center.
- With a little water, seal the dumpling sideways. To test your skills, you can also try pleating them like seasoned chefs!
- Steam the dumplings in a steamer for 10 minutes.
- Take off the heat and serve with spicy garlic chutney.