6 unique Indian variants of dumplings

Marvai Pundi

Marwai pundi or koyyol pundi is a traditional Mangalorean recipe with steamed rice dumplings in clams curry

Yetti pundi

This is another famous Mangalorean dish containing steamed prawn and stuffed rice dumplings

Soupy mutton momos

Made in soupy mutton gravy along with mutton stuffing, this delicacy is perfect for a monsoon indulgence

Bihari Pitha

Pitha is occasionally made with wheat flour; the stuffing has ginger and the tadka has sesame seeds, which adds the smokey flavour

Patoleos

Patoleos are flat Goan rice dumplings steamed in turmeric leaves with a filling of jaggery and dessicated coconut

Fara or Phara, Uttar Pradesh

Made with soaked chana with green chillies, fresh coriander leaves, and ginger, stuffed in rice shells, it is either steamed or boiled and served with chutney