Delicious Nepali Momos Recipe
Delicious Nepali dumplings filled with spiced meat or vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
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.
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
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