Dumpling Without Dough? Aruna Vijay's Beetroot Dumpling Recipe Proves It's Possible!

Credits: aruna_vijay_masterchef/ Instagram

Aruna's Beetroot Dumpling Recipe

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Credits: aruna_vijay_masterchef/ Instagram