Fried Momos

Momos are an all-time favourite amongst all age groups. Here are two simple Fried Momos recipes, for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Veg Momos Recipe

Ingredients

For dough:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon oil
• Salt
• Water

For filling:

• 2 cups finely chopped or shredded veggies (carrots, capsicum. cabbage, bell peppers, etc.)
• Salt
• Pepper powder
• Oil for deep frying

How to Make:

1. Take wheat flour, salt, and oil in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Add water to it and make a pliable dough. Set aside for 20 minutes.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a kadai. Add all the chopped vegetables and saute in high flame for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Mix well and saute for 2 more minutes. Remove from flame and cool completely.
3. Now, to make, momos divide the dough into equal-sized balls of ping-pong size.
4. Take a ball and roll it into a small circle.
5. Add 2 teaspoons of prepared filling to it.
6. Pleat and shape into a momo. Repeat the same with the remaining dough.
7. Heat oil for deep frying. Once the oil is hot, deep fry the momos in batches until golden brown. Serve Veg Momos hot with dipping sauce.

Chicken fried momos

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 2 cups (250 gm) refined flour
• 1/2 Tbsp salt
• 1/4 Tbsp baking powder

For the filling:

• 1 cup chicken mince
• Oil to deep fry
• 1/2 cup onions finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp garlic chopped
• 1/2 Tbsp soya sauce
• 1/2 Tbsp salt or to taste
• 1/4 Tbsp vinegar
• 1/4 Tbsp black pepper

How to Make

1. Mix the refined flour, salt, and baking powder and knead to a stiff dough, with water.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil and add the onion and garlic.
3. Saute until a little soft and add the chicken.
4. Turn around over high heat till the chicken is almost cooked.
5. Take it off the heat and mix in the soya sauce, salt, vinegar, and black pepper.
6. Roll the dough thin (translucent) and cut into 4"- 5" rounds.
7. Take a mold, wet its edges, and place some filling in the center. Bring its edges together to cover the filling, twist to seal, and fill the rest in the same way.
8. Steam for about 10 minutes, and leave to cool.
9. When ready to serve, deep fry in hot oil till brown and crisp and serve with soya sauce and chilli sauce.