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Vegetarian Momo Recipe-Steamed Dumplings/A Street Food from the North East India
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Vegetarian Momo Recipe-Steamed Dumplings/A Street Food from the North East India

A vegetarian North East India Recipes recipe with cabbage (patta gobi/ muttaikose), carrots (gajjar), onion. Ready in 45 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
—kcal
Estimated Cost
₹200-350
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

30 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Vegetarian Momo we will first knead the dough for the Vegetarian Momos cover

    water - for kneading the dough
  2. 2

    Method to make the momo coverAdd the flour into a large mixing bowl

    all purpose flour (maida)(2 cups)
  3. 3

    Add a little water at a time and knead to make a smooth dough

    water - for kneading the dough
  4. 4

    Once the dough comes together, keep kneading for about 5 minutes to make it smooth and elastic

    water - for kneading the dough
  5. 5

    The dough should not be sticky

    water - for kneading the dough
  6. 6

    Cover the dough and keep it aside for half an hour

    water - for kneading the dough
  7. 7

    Method to make the filling for the momo You can use a turbo chop to chop all your vegetables individually or you can even finely chop them up

  8. 8

    Once done combine all the chopped vegetables in a bowl

  9. 9

    Check, the salt levels and add the oil to it as well

    salt - to taste
  10. 10

    Mix well to combine

  11. 11

    Our next step is to fill and shape the momosDivide the dough into small lemon size portions

    water - for kneading the dough
  12. 12

    Keep the dough covered with a muslin cloth

    water - for kneading the dough
  13. 13

    Dust the dough in flour and roll out into a circle of 2 to 3 inch diameter

    inch ginger - grated(1)all purpose flour (maida)(2 cups)water - for kneading the dough
  14. 14

    Do not roll too thick, as the filling will push itself out and tear when steamed

  15. 15

    Place a small spoon of filling in the center of the rolled circle

  16. 16

    Wet the edges with little water to help seal the momos

    water - for kneading the dough
  17. 17

    Bring together the edges of the dough with a pinching and folding motion on one side and bring the other side to hold to the pinched side

    inch ginger - grated(1)water - for kneading the dough
  18. 18

    By doing this, the half moon shaped momos will have a frilled look

  19. 19

    Proceed the similar way with the remaining dough

    water - for kneading the dough
  20. 20

    You can experiment with different shapes and sizes that you like

  21. 21

    All it takes is some time and practice

  22. 22

    As you keep shaping the momos, you need to keep them on a greased platter and cover with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out

  23. 23

    While you are shaping the momos, keep a steamer with water boiling

    water - for kneading the dough
  24. 24

    Grease the steamer pan with some oil to prevent the momos from sticking

  25. 25

    Place the shaped vegetarian momos on the greased steamer pan

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    So when you have one set of shaped momos, place them in the steamer and steam on high for 5 to 7 minutes until you see a glaze on the skin

  27. 27

    The skin will begin to shine

  28. 28

    As soon as you notice this, turn off the heat

  29. 29

    Transfer the Vegetarian Momos from the steamer into a serving platter and serve hot

  30. 30

    Serve the Vegetarian Momo Recipe along with Chilli Garlic Sauce as a Part Appetizer for any occasion with a party meal of Vegetarian Hakka Noodles, Soy Chunks Manchurian Recipe In Sweet & Spicy Chinese Sauce and Toffee Banana

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