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Monsoon Special momos - Enjoy health and taste in every bite

Monsoon Special Momos - sans refined flour, MSG and other additives. Get nutrition in every bite and in a hygienic way!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 momos
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indo-Nepal
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Ragi flour can use jowar/Amaranth flour too
  • 1/4 cup Rice flour
  • 2 to 3 tbsp Sattu flour
  • 1 Grated Carrot
  • 6 nos. French beans chopped
  • 1/4 cup Shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup boiled peas
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Ajwain
  • 1/2 tsp Cold pressed Sesame oil.
  • Salt as per taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Chop all the vegetables.
  2. In a BLENDER , take all the chopped vegetables, ginger, garlic and pulse them till they are coarsely done.
  3. Heat oil in a pan,stir fry the vegetables for few minutes.
  4. Add the salt and pepper,Ajwain then mix well and allow the mixture to cool.
  5. In a separate bowl mix in the Ragi, Rice flour and sattu flour with a pinch of salt.
  6. Add in water and form a dough.
  7. Allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes.(cover the dough with a soft muslin cloth and set it aside).
  8. Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll out each smaller portion into a thin circular sheet.
  9. Fill the stuffing in these thin sheets, then fold the edges to form the momos.
  10. Seal the edges well and steam for about 10-12 minutes.
  11. Serve hot with garlic chutney.

Notes

  • Momo is a steamed dumpling native to East and North eastern parts of India and Nepal.
  • It hails from Tibet and Traditionally the filling was typically meat due to the scarcity of vegetables in Tibet.
  • However, like all other dishes, it has evolved over a period so that vegetarians too can get the benefit of tasting this delicious dish.
  • Use your creativity and stuff it with colorful vegetables,Minced Chicken or even Steamed Sprouts.
  • Make use of the special steamed delicacy this monsoon and enjoy the goodness of Vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.