Dumplings: Chutney by Recipe Cottage

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	Chutney

		CHUTNEY DESSERT DUMPLINGS 1/2 cup raw basmati rice large dollop (a few tbsp or more) of honey equal or larger dollop of spicy mango chutney 1 large handful raisins 20+ dates and/or apricots, dried 1+ tsp ginger 1/3 cup water Cook the rice until it's almost (but not quite) done. Add enough chutney and honey to thoroughly coat the rice and form a sauce; add the water and reduce, stirring constantly, until the sauce attains the consistency of syrup. Cool until fairly firm, then mix in raisins and ginger. Note: I used "hot" chutney instead of the standard stuff; it makes the flavor more interesting and possibly suitable for an appetizer. A lot of the hot flavor evaporates when the mixture is reduced, so if you want truly hot dumplings, you'll need to add some chile extract just before cooling. 2 cups flour 1 cup water In a bowl, combine flour and water, mixing to form a ball. Remove to floured board and knead with your palm for about 3 minutes. Shape into a ball, cover with a damp towel, and let stand for about 3 minutes. To shape and assemble, knead dough for about 3 minutes. Roll into a cylinder about 1 inch in diameter. Cut off the ends, then cut into about 24 pieces, each about 3/4 inch wide. With the cut side up, press the dough down with your palm to flatten. Use a rolling pin (or your hand, as I did) to make pancakes about 2.5 - 3 inches in diameter. They should be quite thin to allow complete cooking but thick enough to pick up without breaking. Place a date or apricot in the center of each pancake and top it with 1 tbsp of filling. Fold over to make a half-circle and pinch together the edges firmly. Steam for about 5-7 minutes on top and bottom, or however you would normally steam dumplings; serve hot. Makes about 20-24. You can freeze the unused dough, but be careful - it sticks to itself. I imagine these dumplings would be much more impressive if made by someone who was competent to fold them :-); however, this doesn't affect the taste. Note that I use no fat, salt, or additional sugar.