Veg Momos & Spicy Red Chutney

Veg Momos & Spicy Red Chutney

Momo is a type of East and South Asian steamed filled dumpling, popular across the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayan regions of East-South Asia border. Momos are extremely popular and can be found in every kind of shop from restaurants to street vendors. 

Momos are a favourite among every age group and can be served with spicy red chutney as a tea time snack. 

Veg momos: 

What you need:

• 300 gm maida
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt 

For filling:

• 1 & 1/2 cup cabbage (shredded)
• 1/2 cup carrot (shredded)
•  1 onion (small)
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp pepper powder 
• 1/2 tsp soya sauce 
• 1/2 tsp tomato sauce 
• 1 tsp garlic (chopped)
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Knead the dough by adding sufficient water. Cover and keep aside.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan. Add the chopped garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Add onions, stir and sauté for 30 seconds. Add all the other vegetables. Increase the flame and stir fry on medium flame. Add soya sauce, tomato sauce, pepper powder and salt. Stir fry it for two minutes and mix well. Check the taste and switch off the flame.
3. Make small balls from the dough that you have already prepared. Roll each dough ball into a thin circle of 2-3 inch diameter and Place 1 to 2 teaspoon of vegetable stuffing in the centre. Lift one side of the edge and start pleating. Join all the pleats in the centre. Prepare all momos this way and keep them in a steamer and steam for 10 to 12 minutes.

Red chutney:

What you need:

• 2 ripened tomatoes 
•  2 dried red chillies 
• 3 garlic cloves
•  1” ginger 
•  1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp soy sauce

 Method:

Take 2 cups of water add the whole tomato and red chilies boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Cool and remove the skin of the tomato. Transfer the peeled tomatoes and red chillies to a blender. Add the other ingredients & blend to form a smooth paste. Do not add water. Serve this sauce with the hot momos.