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Fried and Steam - Fried Momos Recipe - 2 Ways

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. Let's knead some dough and get creative with it to make delicious momos!
  4. Let's make momo filling that will make your mouth water with every bite!
  5. 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.
  6. Fried MomosTo 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.
  7. Steam - fried momosTo 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.
  8. 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.