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today we will make momos.
momas is a recipe of tibet, bhutan and nepal but is prepared diffirently at all the three places.
the taste of momos has also changed as per the indian flavors.
the ingredients required for momos are:
maida - 1 cup
cabbage- 1 cup (grated)
carrot - 1/2 cup (grated)
tofu - 1/2 cup (crumbled) or you can use paneer.
sesame seeds oil - 2 tbsp (or you can also use refined oil)
green coriander -2 tbsp (finely chopped)
vinegar - 1 tbsp
soya sauce - 1 tbsp
salt - 1/4 tsp (as per taste)
black pepper powder - less then 1/4 tsp
green chilly - 1 (finely chopped)
ginger - 1 inch piece (grated)
knead dough for making momos, first.
knead maida with help of water like that dough required for making chapattis.
grease your hands with some oil and knead dough until it gets smooth.
keep kneading for 2- 3 minutes
we have used 1/3 cupof water for kneading this much quantity of flour.
now cover the dough and keep it aside for 1 hour so that it gets set and becomes puffy.
meanwhile prepare stuffingd for the momos.
pan is heated add 1 tsp oil into it.
when oil gets hot add ginger,green chilly,tofu,cabbage,carrot,black pepper powder and salt.
mix all ingredients and saute for 2-3 minutes.
stuffing should be half cooked.
add soya sauce,vinegar and green corainder as well.
mix all ingredients nicely; stuffing for momos is ready.
make small balls from the dough.
you can use knife or hands to make balls.
roll and flaten the balls giving them shape like that of peda.
now roll the balls for making momos.
dust with dry flour and roll into 3 inch diameter circle.
keep them thin form corners and thick from centre.
now we will stuff them.
take puri in your hand and place 1 tsp filling into it.
lift it like this and then stick it.
put a plate and stick again.
fold it to give it proper shape.
make momos like this.
momos are prepared and folded with many ways.
this is one method
second method
lift it up and stick like this
put 5 plates like this and prepare your momos.
the easiest method is that stick from all the four corners.
stick it like this and momos is ready.
use what ever method that suits you the best.
we have not added onions in the stuffing, but if you prefer eating onion-garlic
then roast them first in oil and then add rest of the ingredients.
prepare stuffing as per your chioce and taste.
now we will steam momos.
we are using utensil used for making momos in which we add water in the
bottom continer and place momos in the upper container with holes.
add 2-2.5 cups of water.
when steam starts forming immediately place momos in the container.
grease container with some oil so that momos don't stick.
layer momos into it and place the container on the top like this.
cover and cook for 10 minutes on high flame.
momo makers are easily available in the markets but if you don't find then use this method.
take any utensil like this, grease sieve with some oil, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes.
you can also use idli stand for making momos or microwave idli stand or attachments.
momos get ready when they appear transparent and shiny at the surface.
momos are ready; turn off the gas and keep them covered.
now we will prepare chutney for momos.
place pan on flame and add 1 tsp oil into it.
we are using sesame seed oil but you can also use refined oil.
if you prefer eating garlic-onion then saute it first in the pan.
add paste of 2 tomtoes, 2 green chilly and 1 inch piece ginger.
those whoe don't like eating garlic-onion then directly add tomato-ginger paste in pan for roasting.
add 1/2 tsp red chilly powder.
add salt as well and when oil wil start separating chutney will get ready.
oil has started separating, now add vinegar and soya sauce.
chutney for momos is ready.
momos are ready.
prepare momos as per your taste and share your experiences with us.
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