Veg Momos

Momos are a type of dumplings that are derived from Southeast Asia. Now it has become a traditional delicacy in Nepal. Momos are popular Indian street food that can be either steamed, fried, or pan-seared. We can stuff them with various types of filling either veg or non-veg or even sweet. Here is a simple recipe for veg momos for those who prefer homemade food.

Ingredients

• Beans, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Onion - one bowl each
• Finely chopped Garlic, Green chilies - 3 tsp
• Schezwan sauce - 2 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Sugar - 1 tsp
• Cornflour - 1 tsp
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Refined flour (Maida) - 1 & 1/2 cup
• Wheat flour - 1/2 cup

Method

1. Make a dough by mixing maida, wheat flour, oil, salt, and water. 
2. Grease the momo dish with oil. 
3. Take a kadhai and add oil. When it's heated add chopped green chilies and garlic and saute. Add onions first and let it cook. 
4. Then add one by one all the other vegetables and semi cook them. Add salt, schezwan sauce, sugar and saute them. 
5. In a bowl mix cornflour and water and form a paste. 
6. Knead the dough again and make lemon sized balls and dust it with flour. Roll out each ball into a 3" or 4" diameter circle. It should not be too thick or thin. 
7. Stuff the vegetable mixture into them and form the shape of a dumpling. 
8. Steam the dumplings for 15-20 minutes. 
9. Serve them with red or green chutney.