Vegetable Dimsums ( Street Momos)

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PREP TIME:30 MINS           COOK TIME:1 HOUR           TOTAL TIME:1 HOUR 30 MINS
COURSE   : APPETIZERS
CUISINE   :INDIAN STREET FOOD,TIBETAN WORLD
SERVINGS    :14
AUTHOR:RITU
                                                            
Momos are a type of dumplings which can either be steamed or fried. This delicious appetizer is native to himalayas of Nepal and popularly eaten as street snack. There are varieties of Momos veg,chicken, paneer ,tofu etc. Today i am sharing the veg momos recipe.In Mainland china restaurant it is known as"DIMSUM'. 

INGREDIENTS (1 CUP=250 ml )

FOR OUTER COVER

  • All purpose flour-1 cup
  • Oil-1/2 tsp
  • Salt-1/4 tsp
  • Water-2-3 tbsp (for kneading or as required)

FOR MOMOS STUFFING

  • Carrot (finely chopped)-1/3 cup
  • Capsicum (finaly chopped)-1/3 cup
  • French bean(finaly chopped)-1/3
  • Onion(finaly chopped)-1/3
  • Garlic(finaly chopped)-3-4 small cloves
  • Ginger grated -1 tsp
  • Soy sauce-1.5 tsp
  • Black pepper powder-1/4-1/2 tsp
  • Salt as required
  • Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
  • Red chilli powder-1/4 tsp
  • Oil-to greasing steamer pan

HOW TO MAKE VEG MOMOS RECIPE

Preparing the outer cover of momos.
Take all purpose flour, oil and salt in a bowl and mix it.

Add water in parts and knead to a firm dough.

Cover the dough and keep aside for 30 minutes.

 FOR THE STUFFING:

Finely chop all the vegetables as shown.

Heat oil in a thick bottom pan.

Add garlic, saute for 2-3 seconds.

Add ginger and onion to it.

Add turmeric and red chilli powder.

Increase the flame and stir fry vegetables.

Add chopped vegetables. saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add black pepper and salt.

Add soya sauce. Continue to stir fry on medium to high flame for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame.
The vegetable stuffing is ready. Let it cool completely.
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 SHAPING THE VEG MOMOS

Divide the dough into two parts/
Make 6 balls out of each of part of dough and roll each ball into a thin circle as shown.(about 2-3 inch diameter)
While rolling make sure that it is slightly thinner at the edges and thick at the center.
Place the stuffing at the center. 

Place1 teaspoon of stuffing and wet the edges with water.

Lift one side of the edge and start pleating the momos.

Join all the pleats in the center. (I have added a video in the end)

Prepare all of them this way.

 STEAMING OF MOMOS

For steaming take a momos steamer or a large container.

Boil enough water. Grease the steamer pan with oil.

Arrange them in the steamer pan.

Steam for 8-10 minutes on low flame.

Make sure you put a lid on it while steaming.

Momos are ready when you touch the momo and the dough does not feel sticky to you.

The momos will have a transaparent look.This means they are ready.

Serve them hot with chutney of your choice,

Thank You!

Stay Blessed!!

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