Momo: “A Traditional Delicacy from East Asia and South Asia”
“So juicy and delicious, one bite of these momos and you’ll be wanting more!”
Who doesn’t love momo? Momos are filled with juicy stuffing and served with a spicy momo chutney and some dips. They are cheap, tasty, and available in almost every metropolitan city in India. Momos are made of simple flour and water dough White flour (Maida) is generally preferred, and sometimes a little yeast or baking soda is added to give a more doughy texture to the momo dough.
Momos are very popular in Eastern India. Assam, Sikkim, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh all have their own local varieties. They are not only common street food but are often made at home.
The beauty of Momo lies in its versatility. It can be served as an appetizer or a full meal, and the fillings can be adjusted according to taste. It can be served with a variety of sauces, such as chutney, hot sauce, and tomato sauce. Momo can also be served with a variety of sides, such as steamed vegetables, salads, and even curries.
There are three types of momos: steamed, fried, and pan-fried.
Every shape of momo has a different name like Steamed momo, Open Momo, Tandoori momo, Green momo, Cheese momo, and even chocolate momo.
Momos originated from
Momo is a type of steamed dumpling with some juicy filling in it. Momos are popular all across the Indian subcontinent and it originated from East Asia and South Asia. Momos are considered a traditional delicacy in Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Northeast Indian regions of Sikkim, Darjeeling and North Indian region of Ladakh. The exact origins are unclear, but the name’s etymology points to northern China. It is similar to Chinese baozi, jiaozi, and mantao.
Which is the best place to eat momos?
When Tibetan refugees came to India in the 1960s, they settled in various areas in northern India and brought their culture with them and this included the delicious momos. The best delicious momos in India can be found where Tibetan settlements are located, particularly in and around places such as the Northeast Indian states, Kalimpong and Darjeeling in West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, and Leh in Ladakh. Momos are also everywhere in Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
5 Amazing Facts About Momos
- Momo is a Chinese word but it comes from Tibet.
The word “momo” comes from a Chinese loanword “momo” which means “steamed bread”. - Every shape of momo has a different name.
The momos can be shaped into various shapes and they have different names for these shapes. - Steamed momos have fewer calories and can be substituted for salad.
A plate of steamed veg momos which contains 8 pieces has 280 calories whereas the fried version contains about 904 calories which is almost triple. - The traditional momo steamer is called a mucktoo.
Momos are mostly steamed. We’ve all seen that metal utensil with holes at the base, right? In many places, bamboo steamers are also used. - Momos are popular in many countries in Asia as well as in Western countries.
Momos are very popular in Nepal, India, Bhutan, Tibet and Myanmar. They are also popular in countries like USA, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries.
Do you know all Varieties of momo
- Steamed Momo: The steamed momo can be found in every other restaurant and street stalls. These scrumptious juicy momos are filled with minced veggies or meat and are put in a momo steamer to steam and served with a spicy momo chutney and some dips.
- Fried and Steam-fried Momo: These crunchy, crispy, and juicy versions of momos are made by deep-frying the momo or frying after steaming the momo. Although a little bit oily, the taste will totally make you forget about your weight and health-conscious thoughts.
- Open Momo: Open momo, they are well open at the top and momo wraps have four openings so you can see the fillings inside which make it easier to pour their favorite momo sauce in it. The spicy, soupy chutneys that are usually served with momo as a dipping sauce can actually be poured into the top of the momo before eating.
- Tandoori Momo: Tandoori Momo this is a lip-smackingly delicious crispy and not fried, hot and really tasty It has a rich texture, and served with red spicy momo chutney and green pudina chutney. For sure your taste bud will definitely drool over it.
- Chicken Momo: Chicken momo is a popular variety of momo that is made with a chicken filling. The chicken filling is usually made with minced chicken, onion, ginger, garlic, and spices. It is typically served with a chutney or sauce.
- Green Momo: Green momos are made of spinach blended with flour and kneaded with the water from the spinach. Hence, the color of spinach gave nice green color to the momo dough and served with hot spicy momo chutney.
- Chilli Momo: Chilli momo is your regular momo dipped in a hot and spicy sauce. Chilli Momo is a tangy and savory dish prepared by sauteing the momos in a hot and spicy tomato and chili sauce the fresh tomatoes and red bell peppers used for the sauce. If you are willing to try something hot and spicy then, Chilli’s momo is your best answer.
- Chocolate Momos: If you are confused about whether you should have snacks or sweets, go for some Chocolate Momos because it is a combination of both! The bitter-sweet chocolate filling wrapped by some savory dough brings instant delight to your mouth!
- Cheese Momo: These Creamy, Steamy Momos are filled with Fried Onions, Baby Corn and of course Cheese, and served with momo chutney or achaar (pickle)
- Kothey Momo: Kothey momo is a type of momo that is deep-fried. The momo is usually stuffed with potato and vegetable filling and is served with a spicy chutney or sauce.
These are just a few of the many varieties of momo that you can try. Momo is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings and wrappers. Whether you’re a momo enthusiast or a novice, there’s a variety of momo for everyone to enjoy!