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A white plate with six delicious momos and a small bowl of red dipping sauce. Fresh cilantro is placed beside the plate on a white cloth, showcasing the essence of Nepali cuisine.

Delicious Nepali Momos Recipe

An asian woman smiling in front of a potted plant.Hannah Lee
Delicious Nepali dumplings filled with spiced meat or vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian, Nepali
Servings 4
Calories 613 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $6
Shopping Cost$19

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Skillet

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup water more if needed
  • 1 lb ground meat chicken, beef, or pork or finely chopped vegetables for vegetarian version
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil for vegetarian filling

Instructions
 

Prepare the dough:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and water, kneading until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup water

Prepare the filling:

  • In another bowl, mix the ground meat or chopped vegetables with onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, soy sauce, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. If using vegetables, sauté them in oil until tender before mixing with the other ingredients.
    1 lb ground meat, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons oil

Form the momos:

  • Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, fold the edges over the filling, and pinch to seal, forming pleats.

Steam the momos:

  • Arrange the momos in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Steam over boiling water for about 15-20 minutes until the dough is cooked through and the filling is hot.

Serve:

  • Serve hot with dipping sauce, such as soy sauce mixed with chili sauce or a traditional Nepali tomato-based chutney.

Notes

Adjust the spices and herbs to taste.
Serve with a side of fresh salad for a balanced meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 27gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 337mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Momos, Nepali Dumplings, Traditional Recipe

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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