Fried and Steam – Fried Momos Recipe – 2 Ways

Fried and Steam – Fried Momos Recipe – 2 Ways

Momo originated in Tibet, and it has now become a staple dish in many countries throughout Asia. The dough wrapper is typically made from flour, water, and salt. The filling is usually filled with either a vegetable filling or a meat filling encased in a dough wrapper. The momos can also be filled with paneer (a type of cheese) or a combination of both meat and vegetables. Once the momos are filled, they can be steamed, shallow-fried, or deep-fried.

Steamed momos are the most popular and are usually served with a spicy momo chutney. Shallow-fried momos are also popular and are usually served with a sweet and sour sauce. Deep-fried momos are also served with various sauces, and they are usually crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. In this blog, we will be looking at how to make fried and steam-fried momos. This recipe is great for a light dinner or a snack, and is sure to become a family favorite!

Let’s knead some dough and get creative with it to make delicious momos!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup warm water

Instructions: 

• In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Add in the vegetable oil and warm water, using a wooden spoon to combine them into a soft dough.
• Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic.
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, the dough is ready to be used for making momos!

Let’s make momo filling that will make your mouth water with every bite!

Instructions:

• Heat a pan over medium heat
• Add oil, garlic, and ginger and fry for a few seconds.
• For Veg : Add cabbage, carrot, green chili, coriander powder, cumin powder and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
• For Non-Veg : Add minced chicken, green chili, coriander powder, cumin powder and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and mix well
• Cook for another minute.
• Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down completely.
• Fill the momos with the prepared filling.

Now it’s time to assemble the momo. Take a small piece of dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten the ball and use a rolling pin to roll it into a thin disc. Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of the disc and fold the edges together to form a semi-circle. Crimp the edges together to seal in the filling. Repeat this process until all the momo are assembled.

Fried Momos
To make fried momo, heat up a pan with a generous amount of oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully add in the momo to the pan and fry them for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Once the momo are fried, remove them from the pan and set aside.

Steam – fried momos
To make steam-fried momo, heat up a steamer and place the momo on the steamer rack. Steam the momo for 10-15 minutes until they are cooked through. Once the momo are cooked, remove them from the steamer and set aside.

Momo is a popular Asian delicacy and these fried and steam-fried momo versions are sure to be a hit with your guests. The aroma of the fried momos is sure to tantalize your taste buds, while the steam-fried momos are sure to be light and fluffy. The spicy momo chutney adds a delicious kick to the overall dish, but don’t be afraid to experiment with other dipping sauces of your choice. Serve the momos hot and enjoy the amazing flavors that this dish has to offer.