
Warm up with a bowl of comforting vegetable wonton soup, featuring handmade dumplings filled with fresh veggies and paneer. Topped with a bold, aromatic spicy chili garlic oil, this dish is a perfect balance of savory broth and fiery heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead into a smooth but stiff dough. Cover and let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes to develop elasticity.

Prepare the filling by finely chopping the carrot, corn, peas, sprouts, paneer, and spring onion whites. You can use a food processor for a finer texture. Mix in the salt, black pepper, and red chili powder until well combined.

Make the chili garlic oil: Place the chopped garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes in a heat-proof bowl. Heat the oil in a small pan until it reaches its smoking point, then carefully pour it over the aromatics. Stir well and set aside to infuse.

For the soup base, heat a little oil in a pot and sauté garlic and green chilies. Add the sliced carrots and other soup vegetables, stir-frying on high heat for 2 minutes. Pour in 1 liter of water and bring to a boil.

Once the soup is boiling, add the soy sauce. Mix 2 teaspoons of flour with a little water to create a slurry, then stir it into the soup. Simmer until the broth reaches your desired consistency, then adjust seasoning to taste.

Divide the rested dough into four portions. Roll each out into a very thin sheet—thin enough to see your fingers through. Cut the sheets into equal squares (approximately 3x3 inches).

Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of a wonton sheet. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press to seal. Bring the two opposite corners of the triangle together and overlap them, using a drop of water to stick them together.


Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop the wontons in, ensuring they don't overlap. Cook until they float to the surface, which indicates they are done. Remove with a slotted spoon.



To serve, place 5-6 cooked wontons in a deep bowl. Ladle the hot soup over them and drizzle with a generous teaspoon of the prepared chili garlic oil. Garnish with spring onion greens and fresh coriander.



For a time-saving version, you can use store-bought wonton wrappers. If you have leftover wontons, they can be frozen for up to 3 months; just place them on a tray to freeze individually before transferring to a bag. Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your spice tolerance.





