Momos recipe with chutney

 Here's a complete, easy-to-follow recipe for delicious homemade momos (dumplings) — including exact measurements!

🥟 Homemade Momos Recipe (Vegetarian)

(You can replace the filling with chicken or meat if you like)

📌 Servings: 20-25 momos

🕒 Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins

✳️ Ingredients

For the Dough:

All-purpose flour (maida) – 2 cups

Salt – ½ tsp

Oil – 1 tbsp

Water – as needed (about ½ to ¾ cup)

For the Filling:

Cabbage (grated) – 1½ cups

Carrot (grated) – ½ cup

Onion (finely chopped) – 1 medium

Garlic (minced) – 1 tbsp

Ginger (minced) – 1 tsp

Spring onion greens – 2 tbsp (optional)

Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

Salt – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)

Black pepper – ¼ tsp

Oil – 1 tbsp

🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.

2. Add oil and mix it in.

3. Gradually add water and knead into a soft but firm dough.

4. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.

2. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Sauté until translucent.

3. Add grated cabbage and carrot. Cook for 2–3 minutes (don’t overcook).

4. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

5. Turn off heat, add spring onions if using. Let the filling cool.

Step 3: Shaping the Momos

1. Divide dough into small balls.

2. Roll each ball into a thin circle (about 3-inch diameter).

3. Place 1 tbsp filling in the center.

4. Fold into half-moon or pleat and pinch to seal.

Step 4: Cooking the Momos

Option 1: Steamed (Traditional)

Grease a steamer or momo stand.

Place momos without touching each other.

Steam for 10–12 minutes until dough becomes non-sticky and cooked through.

Option 2: Fried Momos

Deep-fry or pan-fry momos in oil until golden brown and crispy.

Option 3: Tandoori Momos

Toss steamed momos in a spicy tandoori marinade and bake or grill for smoky flavor.

🍅 Spicy Momo Chutney (Optional but Recommended)

Ingredients:

Tomatoes – 2 (medium, chopped)

Dried red chilies – 2 to 3 (soaked in hot water)

Garlic – 2 cloves

Salt – to taste

Vinegar – 1 tsp

Oil – 1 tsp

Method:

1. Boil tomatoes and red chilies for 5–7 mins.

2. Blend with garlic, salt, and vinegar until

 smooth.

3. Heat oil, cook the chutney for 2–3 minutes.

Enjoy your momos with chutney