Welcome to our guide on how to make Chicken Momos, a delightful and popular dish hailing from the heart of Nepal. These steamed dumplings, filled with a delectable mixture of minced chicken, vegetables, and aromatic spices, have gained immense popularity worldwide. Loved for their unique combination of flavors and satisfying texture, Chicken Momos make for a fantastic appetizer or even a main course option.
In this recipe, we will take you through the process step by step, ensuring that you achieve momos that are perfectly steamed and bursting with flavor. From preparing the filling with a blend of minced chicken, cabbage, spring onions, carrots, and aromatic ingredients like ginger and garlic, to folding the delicate dumpling wrappers into beautiful shapes, we've got you covered.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN MOMOS RECIPE | चिकन मोमोज कैसे बनाएं
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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN MOMOS RECIPE | चिकन मोमोज कैसे बनाएं
Ingredients:
250 grams minced chicken1 cup finely chopped cabbage
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions
1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 inch piece of ginger, grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
30-40 dumpling wrappers
Water for steaming
Soy sauce and chili sauce for serving
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced chicken, chopped cabbage, spring onions, carrots, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil,salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
2. Take a dumpling wrapper and place about 1 teaspoon of the chicken filling in the center. Fold the wrapper in half, creating a half-moon shape, and press the edges together
to seal. You can create pleats along the edge for a decorative touch, but it's optional.
3. Repeat the process with the remaining dumpling wrappers and filling until all the
mixture is used.
4. Prepare a steamer by filling a large pot or steamer basket with water and bringing it to a boil. Line the steamer basket with cabbage leaves or parchment paper to prevent the
momos from sticking.
5. Arrange the momos in the steamer basket, leaving some space between them to prevent sticking. Place the steamer basket over the pot of boiling water and cover it with a lid.
Steam the momos for about 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.
6. Once the momos are steamed, carefully remove them from the steamer basket using
tongs or a spatula. Transfer them to a serving plate.
7. Serve the chicken momos hot with soy sauce and chili sauce on the side for dipping.
Enjoy these delicious and flavorful dumplings as an appetizer or main course.
Instructions:
Note: You can customize the filling by adding additional ingredients such as finely chopped mushrooms, water chestnuts, or cilantro, according to your taste preferences. Feel free to experiment and make the recipe your own.HOW TO MAKE
CHICKEN MOMOS CHUTNEY RECIPE
HOW TO MAKE
CHICKEN MOMOS CHUTNEY RECIPE
Ingredients:
2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2-3 green chilies, chopped
2 cloves of garlic
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional, adjust to taste)
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds
and let them splutter.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the pan.
Stir well and cook until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add turmeric powder, red chili powder (if using), and salt. Mix everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool down slightly.
6. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If needed,
add a little water to adjust the consistency.
7. Return the chutney to the pan and place it over low heat. Stir in lemon juice and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
8. Remove the pan from heat and transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.
9. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
10. The Chicken Momos Chutney is now ready to be served. You can enjoy it as a dipping sauce with your chicken momos or use it as a flavorful condiment for other dishes.
Note: You can adjust the spice level of the chutney by adding more or fewer green chilies and red chili powder according to your taste preferences. Feel free to experiment with the flavors by adding a pinch of roasted cumin powder or a dash of vinegar for a tangy twist.
