Introduction:
Veg momos are a perfect blend of soft, boiled dumplings filled with delicious vegetables and are combined with a spicy, tangy sauce. In many regions favorite street food, this bite-sized pleasure is loved for their satisfactory texture and mouthwatering taste. Joy as a snack or a meal, they bring a mixture of comfort and excitement to each bite. Ready to get involved in an indispensable combination of tender momos and fiery sauce.
Ingredients:
For the Momos Dough:
- Maida (All-Purpose Flour): 2 cups
- Salt: half of teaspoon
- Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Warm Water: 1 cup
For the Vegetable Filling:
- Cabbage: 1 cup
- Carrot: 1 medium
- Onion: half of cup, finely chopped
- Bell Pepper : 1/2 cup, diced
- Green Beans : 1/2 cup, chopped into small
- Spring Onions: 2–3, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 teaspoon, grated
- Salt & Black Pepper: To flavor
- Oil: 1 tablespoon (for sautéing)
For the Spicy Tomato Chutney:
- Tomatoes: 3 medium
- Dried Red Chillies: 4–5
- Garlic: 3-4 cloves
- Ginger: 1/2-inch piece
- Sugar: half teaspoon
- Salt: To flavor
- Vinegar: 1 teaspoon (or a squeeze of lemon juice )
- Fresh Coriander: A small handful
Directions:
- Prepare the dough;
- In a large bowl, combine maida, salt and oil. Add warm water and prepare a soft dough.
- Now place the dough in a bowl and cover it with a wet cloth and wait for at least 20-30 minutes. Wait till the dough becomes elastic and easy to roll out.
- Make the filling:
- Oil: On medium flame add 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
- Aromatics. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; Stir until aromatic.
- Cook the vegetables: Cook chopped onion and until it turns soft. Spread the sliced cabbage, carrots, bell peppers and beans. Fry for few minutes .
- Season: Add some salt and black pepper. Also, mix in the chopped spring onion. Allow the filling to cool completely.
- Momos shape;
- Divide the dough: Divide the rested dough into a small ball .
- Roll out: Dust a little with the flour to the surface of your work. Turn each ball into a thin circle (about 3-4 inches in diameter).
- Fill and fold: Fill 1 tablespoon of vegetables mix in the center of each circle and place 1 tablespoon. Moisturize the edges with a little water, then seal the dough around the filling, assembling the edges to seal the dumpling. You can choose a traditional plated style or fold the circle in half for the shape of half the moon.
- Momos steam:
- Prepare the steamer: Place the steamer with butter paper or a little oil to prevent it from sticking. Arrange the momos in a single layer, making sure they will not touch each other.
- Steam: Steamthe momos over boiling water for about 10-12 minutes or the dough becomes translucent and steam until the dumplings are completely set.
- Make a spicy tomato sauce:
- Blanch tomatoes and chili: To enhance the ease of taste and blending, blanch the tomatoes and dried red chillies in boiling water for 3-4 minutes quickly. Drain, and if desired, peel tomatoes for smooth sauce.
- Mix: In blender, combine tomatoes, dried red chillies, garlic cloves, ginger, sugar, salt and vinegar. Mix until smooth, slightly thick paste forms. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Garnish: If you like a fresh herb note, shake some chopped coriander before serving.
Plating and Serving Instructions
- Presentation: Adjust Steaming Hot Momos on a serving plate. Spoon a generous amount of spicy tomato sauce in a bowl dipped on the side.
- Simultaneously: These momos combine with a fresh salad side, a cup of hot soup, or hakka noodles.
- Variation Tip: Feel free to experiment with filling by substitute some items based on mushrooms, cheese, or seasonal vegetables.
Ultimate ideas:
These vegetarian momos with spicy tomato sauce recipe fulfills the spirit of street food: simple, soulful, and flooded with taste. The fragile balance of steamed dough and crispy aromatic filling is perfectly complemented by bold, tangy sauce. Enjoy these moments in your kitchen and allow them to transport them to the disturbing streets where each bite tells the story.
