Veg Steamed Momos

Hi foodies,

Momos are a simple snack inherited from traditional Nepali cuisine. It has become a popular street food in India. It is typically served with a red spicy chutney.

Veg steamed Momos are made of plain flour, with a filling of vegetables of your choice. You can make them with any leftover vegetables as well. Momos can be made in various shapes. I'll show you a very simple and basic one today.

Veg steamed Momos Recipe:

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

For dough-

• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Water (as required)

For stuffing-

• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tbsp chilli (finely chopped)
• 1 cup carrot (finely chopped)
• 1 1/2 cup cabbage (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp green chilli sauce
• 1/2 tsp soya sauce

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add garlic and chilli to it.

2. Add carrot and cabbage to the above mix. Keep the flame on high and let it cook.

3. Add salt, pepper, green chilli sauce and soya sauce to the above mix and stir well.

4. Prepare the dough for momos until the stuffing cools down. Do so by mixing flour, salt and water.

5. Pinch a small ball sized dough and flatten it with a rolling pin.

6. Use a bowl to cut out the flattened dough in circular form.

7. Fill the stuffing in each circle and fold it in the form of a semi-circle.

8. Now join both the edges of the semi-circle to form this unique momo shape. 

9. Prepare the rest of the momo pieces in a similar manner.

10. Heat a steamer and start arranging the momos in the tray, without touching each other. 

11. Steam the momos for 15 minutes or until a shiny coating appears on their skin.

12. Hot and steaming momos are ready to be served along with chutney or sauce of your choice.

Notes:

1. Knead the dough well and let it rest for 15 minutes at least.

2. Steam the momos just before serving, as it ensures the best taste.

3. You can make the stuffing or shapes of your choice.

I keep the vegetable filling balanced in spice, as I like to serve it with a spicy sauce. I enjoy steam momos more than fried momos. What do you enjoy more? Let me know in the comments section below.

I hope you all enjoyed savoring easy biscuit cupcakes. At Savour with Sakshi, I'll keep sharing more of such interesting recipes with you. Stay tuned.

Yours foodly,

Sakshi.