Momos (Dumpling)

MOMOS - as the name sounds different, this recipe tastes great. Very easy and different snack recipe. I have tried both Chinese and Indian version.

You Need:

For filling (Chinese version)

Boenless Chicken - 1/4 kg
Onions - 1 nos (Finely chopped)
Green chillis - 3 to 4 nos (Finely chopped)
Ginger - 1 no small piece (Finely chopped)
Soya sauce - 1 tsp
Salt - To taste

For Filling: ( Indian version)

Veggies ( Potato, Carrot, cabbage) - 1 cup ( Finely chopped)

Onion - 2 no ( Finely chopped)

Ginger - Garlic paste - 1 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp

Garam masala - 1/2 tsp

Salt - To taste

Soy sauce - 1 1/2 tsp

For Dough:

Maida flour - 1 cup
Oil - 1 tsp
Salt - A pinch
Water - 1/4 to 1/2 cup

Prepare the filling first.

Chinese version:

Cut the chicken into small pieces. Take a non stick pan, add 2 tbsp of oil. Once heated, add green chillis  ginger, chicken and salt. Stir well and add soy sauce as well. Cook covered in medium flame by adding little water  till chicken becomes tender and cooked well. The water should be evaporated and it should be dry.

Let it cool down. Shred the chicken pieces by hand. Alternatively you can coarsely grind the mixture.

Indian Version:

Chop all the veggies and keep ready. Take a non stick pan, add 3 tsp of oil. Once heated, add chopped onion, ginger - garlic paste and stir for one min.

Add all the veggies and stri fry for few min. Then add all the spice powders and mix well. Adjust spice powder depending upon your liking. Add salt and soy sauce. Add little water for veggies to cook. Cook covered till all the water is evaporated and mixture is dry.

Remove from flame and allow it to cool.

MOMO's:

Mix flour, salt, oil and water. Make a soft dough by kneading vigorously for about 15 to 20 min. Do not let the dough to dry out. It will become hard.
Divide the dough into small balls. Roll it to 4" dia and keep the filling in between. It should neither be thick (may not cook properly) nor be thin (it will be transparent).

Now cluster the edges towards center so that the filling is completely covered and gently twist like a money bag. You can steam it for 10 min or deep fry.

Be creative and prepare your own filling.

Serve these steamed or fried version as evening snacks to your kids. They taste absolutely great.