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Ultimate Nepali Momo Recipe | How to Make Authentic Momo Dumplings

Ultimate Nepali Momo Recipe | How to Make Authentic Momo Dumplings

Momos are delicious and meaty or veggie-filled dumplings wrapped in a thin dough and steamed. Follow this authentic Nepali momo recipe for chicken or vegetable momos!

Prep

30 min

Cook time

20 min

Ingredients

2 cups

all-purpose flour

½ tsp

salt

¾ cup

water (adjust as needed)

250g

ground chicken (for chicken momos)

1 small

onion, finely chopped

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1-inch

ginger, grated

½ cup

cabbage, finely chopped

2 tbsp

fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tsp

momo masala

½ tsp

black pepper

½ tsp

salt

1 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tbsp

oil

1 cup

cabbage, shredded (for vegetable momos)

½ cup

carrots, grated

½ cup

mushrooms, finely chopped

½ cup

paneer (optional)

1 tbsp

sesame oil

Steps

Step 1

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, and water. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Prepare the filling. For chicken momos, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, cabbage, cilantro, momo masala, black pepper, salt, soy sauce, and oil. For vegetable momos, mix cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, paneer, sesame oil, and seasonings.

Step 3

Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into thin discs (about 3 inches in diameter). Add a spoonful of filling in the center, pleat the edges, and seal the dumplings.

Step 4

Grease a steamer basket lightly and arrange the momos with some space in between. Steam for 10-12 minutes until the wrappers are slightly translucent and the filling is cooked through.

Step 5

Serve hot with Jhakash Momo Sauce for the ultimate dipping experience!

Servings

Momos taste best when hot and fresh. Serve them with Jhakash Momo Sauce for the flavor bomb. Steamed momos, fried momos, or jhol momos - you name it, this recipe guarantees a savory experience. Serve with Jhakash Momo Sauce for the best flavor!

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