Veg Fried Momos Recipes

VEGETABLE MOMOS

Steps:

• In a food processer, combine garlic, ginger, green chili, green onion, mixed vegetables and tofu. Process until finely chopped.
• Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the vegetable mixture and cook for 6~8 minutes, or until the veggies no longer smell raw. Add soy sauce, chili sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 1 minute. Turn off stove and set aside to cool for 10~15 minutes.
• Work with one wonton wrapper at a time and keep the rest under a damp towel. Place about 2 teaspoons of the vegetable mixture in the center. Dampen the edges with water. Fold the wrapper over to encase the filling, then press the edges together to seal properly. Place the filled momo on a plate and cover it up to prevent it from drying out. Repeat with the remaining wrappers until the filling is used.Once the dumplings are wrapped, then they are ready to be cooked. At this point, you can freeze them for later. Or you can either steam or air fry or even deep fry them.
• Select Sauté and pour water into the Instant Pot. The water will start to simmer in 2 to 3 minutes. Place the prepared momos onto a steamer basket and place the basket in the pot.Place the lid on, lock it, and place the steam valve in the venting position. Cancel Sauté and select 'Steam'. Instant Pot does not count down in Steam mode, so make sure to set a separate timer for 12 minutes.Turn off the Instant Pot when the timer goes off and natural release the steam for 5 minutes; quick release the remainder. Open the pressure cooker and, using oven mitts, carefully remove the steamer basket.
• Place the prepared momo on a parchment lined bamboo steamer. Fill a wok with 1~2" of water and place the bamboo steamer in it. Water should come to about 1" to the side of the steamer. Steam for 10~12 minutes.
• Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Lightly grease the air fryer tray. Place the prepared momos in a single layer. Bake for 8~10 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through, until golden and crispy.
• Serve the momos hot with some chili sauce.

VEG FRIED MOMOS RECIPE

Steps:

• Add maida (plain flour) in a large mixing bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon oil to the mixture. Mix to coat the maida thoroughly with oil.
• Add 1/4 cup water in small increments and start kneading to make a supple dough.
• When the dough is smooth and soft, cover it with a damp muslin cloth and let it rest for 20 mins.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When oil becomes hot add minced ginger, garlic and finely chopped green chillies.
• Then add finely chopped onions and saute on high heat for a min. You do not have to brown the onions, just soften them slightly.
• Keeping the heat high, add grated carrots to the pan.
• Then add the grated cabbage. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix and cook for 1-2 more minutes till the water from the stuffing has evaporated.
• Mix well and set the filling aside to cool down. Let it come close to room temperature before using for best results.
• Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and shape them into cylindrical logs. Then cut the logs into 8-10 equal sized pieces.
• Shape a piece into a small ball by rolling it between your hands. Place it on a lightly oiled surface.
• Flatten out the ball into a small disc with the help of a rolling pin. Keep the edges slightly thinner and the middle part slightly thicker.
• Place a tablespoon of filling onto the disc.
• Start gathering the edges of the disc towards the center in overlapping pleats. Do this for half the side of the disc.
• Press the second half of the disc to the pleated half to create crescent shaped dumplings.
• Prepare all the momos this way. At this point you can steam the momos for 3-5 minutes if you want. However I prefer frying them directly.
• Heat oil in a deep pan at medium heat. Gently drop the momos in the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the momos.
• Gently turn the momos and keep frying them on medium heat till they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
• Fry all the momos in batches this way. Then place them on an absorbent paper.
• Veg fried momos are ready. Serve them hot with momo chutney or spicy chilli sauce.