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Whole Wheat Momos

Niranjana Sankaranarayanan
Momos are one of the most popular street foods across India, especially loved for their soft texture and juicy, flavourful fillings. Originally from Tibet and Nepal, momos have become a staple snack in many Indian cities. These dumplings are typically made using refined flour (maida), rolled into thin sheets, filled with vegetables or paneer, in vegetarian option and then steamed to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, tiffin
Cuisine China, Nepal, Tibet

Equipment

  • 1 Steamer

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour atta
  • As req Salt
  • As req Water

Water (as needed to knead)

For the Filling

  • ¼ cup Cabbage finely chopped
  • 1 cup Carrot Grated
  • ¼ cup Capsicum finely chopped
  • 1 no Onion small
  • 1 tbsp Beans optional
  • 1 tsp ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1 no green chilies finely chopped
  • ½ tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp pepper powder
  • To taste Salt
  • 1 tbsp oil

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough

  • In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour and salt.
  • Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough.
  • Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Make the Filling

  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
  • Then add finely chopped onion or spring onion and saute until it becomes transparent.
  • Add all chopped vegetables and cook on high flame for 2–3 minutes (keep them slightly crunchy).
  • Saute well and cook until they are half cooked.
  • Add soy sauce, pepper, and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely.

Shape the Momos

  • Divide the dough into small balls.
  • Roll each ball into a thin circle.
  • Else make a big circle and make small circles from it.
  • Place a spoonful of filling in the center.
  • Fold and seal the edges (pleated or half-moon shape).
  • Arrange the shaped momos on a plate.

Steam the Momos

  • Grease a steamer plate lightly.
  • Arrange momos without touching each other.
  • Steam for 10–12 minutes until the outer layer turns slightly shiny.
  • Remove it from the steamer and serve with Spicy Momo chutney.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Momos

  • Knead dough soft and smooth
  • Let it rest before rolling
  • Roll thin wrappers for best texture
  • Do not overfill
  • Steam just until cooked
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