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Close-up of savory mung paste filling of an unwrapped Khanom Thian dumpling, on banana leaf Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-up of a Thai Khanom Thian snack, unwrapped, with another whole dumpling, on banana leaf Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-up of an unwrapped Khanom Thian snack, sliced in half and a whole dumpling, on banana leaf Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-up of savory mung paste filling of an unwrapped Khanom Thian dumpling, on banana leaf

Khanom thian is a small conical shape flour dumpling steamed in banana leaf which originated from north Thailand. Typically filled with a savoury mung bean paste, stuffings can also be sweet such as grated coconut caramelised in palm sugar. The dish is used as a ceremonial offering by Thais for merit making during Songkran, and is often given to friends and relatives as a gift.