India, Jan. 29 -- No Lunar New Year feast spread is complete without attendees not being spoilt for choice when it comes to the spread for dumplings. Not that we really need a reason to pile steaming hot dumplings into our watering mouths, but there is actually quite an intricate reason behind the dish being a staple for a Chinese feast. The shape of dumplings, called 'jiaozi' in Mandarin Chinese, actually resembles gold bars which is why they have been historically considered to be auspicious items to feast on when it comes to occasions like the Chinese New Year.

So here we have for you, three delectable Chinese dumpling recipes you could whip up today itself!

Ingredients: Chinese dumpling stickers - plain flour - 3 cups, room temperat...