They are basically small balls, well-known as dumplings and dim sums, stuffed with super yummy stuffing. It could be anything from meat, veggies, or tofu. Momos might have different names but share the same fan base. These are popular street food in China, Japan, Korea, northern India, the U.S., and many other countries. However, every country has its own variations of the dish.
About the Veggie Momos?
Making momos from scratch is a difficult task? NO! This is an easy peasy momo recipe where you can enhance the flavors by adding corn, sprouts, etc. You will love the delicious vegetable filling with the authentic spicy red chutney. Just don’t overload your dumpling with the veg stuffing. Our step-by-step guide will help you prepare mouth-watering momos for your family and friends.
Different types of Momos:
Momos are loved in every shape, size, and stuffing. Whether frozen or street-style or pan-fried or steamed- everybody loves them. There are believed to be over 2000 varieties of dim sums. Below are some famous ones:
- Steamed Momos
- Paneer Momos
- Chicken Momos
- Fried Momos
- Mozzarella Cheese Momos
- Tandoori Momos
- Chocolate Momos
- Jhol Momo
- Green Momo
- Fish Momo
- Wheat Momos
- Kothey Momos
Serve it hot with any of your favorite dips and sauces.
Enjoy!
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Ingredients require for making Veggie Momos Recipes:
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Carrots Chopped
- 1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 cup Cabbage
- 1 tbsp. Soya Sauce
- 1 tsp Chili sauce
- 1/4 tsp Sugar
- Vegenaise
- Chili Garlic Sauce
- Pinch Salt
Down below I have shown you stepwise instructions of how to make Veggie Momos(Dumplings):
Veggie Momos Recipe (Dumplings)
Equipment
- Bowl
- Frying pan
- Instapot
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Carrots Chopped
- 1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 cup Cabbage
- 1 tbsp. Soya Sauce
- 1 tsp Chili sauce
- 1/4 tsp Sugar
- Vegenaise
- Chili Garlic Sauce
- Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preparing-Take a bowl.-Add All-Purpose Flour, Salt give it a mix.-Add water as needed and keep on mixing and start knitting until the dough is soft.-Our Dough is ready.-Cover it for some time.-Take a frying pan.-Add oil to it.-Add Onions mix it well, to it add carrots, Green Bell Pepper, Salt,and Cabbage.-Mix it all together.-To it add Soya Sauce, Red Chili Sauce, and Sugar.-Mix it together and let it cook.-Take out the cover.-Take half of the dough press it, now roll it into a big shape.-Cut them into small sheets of momos.-Our Veggies are ready.-Take a sheet of Momos add fillings into it.-Wet your fingers and move around it and then seal it into making different shapes and size.-For the Dip.-Take Vegenaise to it add Chili Garlic Sauce to it.-Mix it all together and all salt.-Mix it together nicely.-And our Dip is ready.
- Steaming-Turn the Instapot on Steaming mode.-And set the timer for 10 minutes.-With the help of Instapot attachment place all the momos on them.-Close the lid keep it on sealing.-Let it cook for 10 minutes.-Open the lid and check by slicing them to see if they are cooked nicely.-Let them cool down.
“Be like a momo dumpling… plain and simple from outside.. Awesome and amazing from inside.”
— ANJUMAN
How to make Yummy Momos?
A few momo tips to make the most flavorful and satisfying momos ever:
- Keep enough space between the dumplings while you steam them because they expand during steaming and might stick together.
- You can use the classic bamboo steamer, electric cooker, instant pot, or even idli steamer for cooking your momos.
- Use all your favorite veggies for veg momo stuffing, such as French beans, mushrooms, etc.
- Remember, the perfect momo shape would only come with practice.
- Switch the all-purpose flour used for the dough with whole wheat flour.
- Feel free to add different flavors like Mexican seasoning, spices and herbs, miso, and lots more.
Are Momos Good for Health?
It won’t be wrong to say that Dumplings are the new obsession in the world. People of all ages enjoy eating momos- no matter the type. But one thing we often hear is that they are not healthy. So let’s talk about the nutritional value of momos.
- They are rich in vitamins and minerals as they have a variety of veggies inside.
- Steamed Momos are easy to digest because they get rid of all the fat content during streaming.
- It is low in calories and reduces cholesterol levels.
- The steaming process uses no oil for cooking; it helps regulate weight.
4 Reasons to try Veggie Momos Recipe-
Dim sums, Dumplings, Momos, or whatever you wish to call them, are very appetizing. There would hardly be any person who doesn’t love momos. Here is why you must try the veg momos recipe:
- You can customize your momos as per your preference because they are very versatile. One can never be bored or tired of them. There are several filling options available- fried or steamed; you can pick your favorite.
- Momos are a traditional cuisine of China that is superb to enjoy with friends and family. They are very tempting with non-veg and veg alternatives.
- The preparation is very easy, and the fresh ingredients make your belly and soul happy.
- It’s a good choice to make momos at home and ensure their best quality, than those sold on the streets.
Are Momos Gluten-Free?
Your dim sums can be gluten-free if you use rice flour or millet flour, an excellent substitute for all-purpose flour (maida). Add ½ tbsp oil and ¼ tbsp salt to 1 cup rice flour or millet flour with some warm water. Then, mix and knead it into a smooth dough. Just shape your Gluten-Free Momos well.
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