Veg. Momos Recipe
Welcome to naiya’s kitchen, here we take you on a
delightful journey to make authentic momos. Basically, momos is a classic
Himalayan dumpling delicacy that's loved by all ages.
These delectable parcels
are filled with succulent meat or flavourful vegetables & wrapped in a
tender dough. Best part is that they are steamed to perfection. You will enjoy
them as a delightful appetizer or a wholesome meal.
These heavenly homemade
momos will become a favourite in your culinary repertoire. I am sure you will enjoy
the warm embrace of tradition with every delightful bite! Join me as I will
share the secrets of making momos that will transport you to the picturesque
valleys of the Himalayas with every bite.
Let’s step into the kitchen and get
ready to savour the exquisite taste of vegetarian momos. These dumplings are
filled with a delicious medley of vegetables, perfectly seasoned, and wrapped
in a tender dough. So, put your apron on
& enjoy cooking!
Ingredients to make Veg. Momos:
For the dough:
2 cups all-purpose/refined flour
Salt to taste
3/4 cup lukewarm water
For the filling:
1 cup finely chopped cabbage
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any colour)
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions
1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or any cooking oil)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
Method to make Veg. Momos:
For preparing the Dough:
· In a
large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
· Gradually
add the lukewarm water and knead the mixture into a smooth and elastic dough.
Adjust the water if needed.
· Cover
the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20-30 minutes to improve its
texture.
For filling:
· In a
separate bowl, combine the finely chopped cabbage, grated carrots, chopped bell
peppers, spring onions, and mushrooms (if using).
· Add
minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground black pepper, and
salt to the vegetable mixture.
· Toss
all the ingredients together until the vegetables are well-coated with the
seasonings.
· Sprinkle
freshly chopped coriander leaves on top and mix well to infuse a burst of
freshness.
For assembling:
· Take
a small portion of the rested dough and roll it into a ball, then flatten it
into a circular shape with a diameter of around 3-4 inches using a rolling pin.
· Hold
the dough circle in your palm and place a spoonful of the prepared vegetable
filling in the centre.
· Start
pleating the edges of the dough towards the centre, folding them one by one to
create a round momo with a well-sealed top. Feel free to experiment with
different folding patterns for a touch of creativity.
· Repeat
the process until you've used up all the dough and vegetable filling.
For steaming:
· Lightly
grease the steamer trays to prevent the momos from sticking.
· Arrange
the assembled momos on the steamer trays, making sure they don't touch each
other to avoid sticking during steaming.
· Bring
water to a gentle boil in the steamer pot, then place the trays with the momos
inside.
· Steam
the momos for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the dough turns translucent,
and the vegetable filling is cooked and tender.
· Carefully
remove the steamed momos from the steamer and transfer them to a serving plate.
· Serve
these scrumptious veg momos hot, accompanied by a side of spicy tomato chutney
or a tangy dipping sauce of your choice.
