Momos

Quick Info

• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook: 20 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

• Chicken ? Tofu or paneer
• All-purpose flour ? Rice flour

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 100g minced chicken or vegetables
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp oil

Instructions

1. Prepare dough: mix flour, salt, water, knead to soft dough, rest 20 mins.
2. Prepare filling: combine meat/vegetables with onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce.
3. Roll dough into small circles, place filling in center, fold and seal edges.
4. Steam dumplings for 10-12 mins until cooked through.
5. Serve hot with spicy chutney.

Tips & Variations

Use soft dough for easy folding | Do not overfill to avoid bursting | Steam immediately after folding for best texture | Vegetarian option: skip meat | Serve with homemade chutney for authentic taste

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Momos are a popular street food and home-cooked snack in Northeastern india, especially nagaland, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. They consist of thin dough wrappers stuffed with minced meat or vegetables and steamed until tender. Usually served with spicy red chili-garlic chutney or soy-based sauces.

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