Veg Fried Momos Recipes

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.