Nepalese Momo म:म:

Ingredients/ आवश्यक सामग्री

Momo/ म:म:

• 80 small dumpling wrappers
• fillings
  • 1 lb ground chicken (455 g)
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup scallions (50 g), finely chopped
  • ½ cup cabbage (38 g), finely chopped
  • ½ cup carrots (56 g), finely chopped
  • ½ cup radish (60 g), finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro (20 g), finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt, to taste

Chutney/ चटनी

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 chilies, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon szechuan pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (10 g)
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• ½ cup toasted soybeans
• salt, to taste

Preparation/ बनाउने तरीका

Make the filling

1. In a bowl, combine all the filling ingredients and mix well.
2. Place a tablespoon of filling in the middle of a dumpling wrapper. Using your finger, lightly wet the outer rim with water.
3. Pinch the top of the wrapper, using your fingers to pleat and tighten as you close so it looks like a little pouch. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
4. Bring a large pot filled a third of the way with water to boil over high heat and top with a dumpling steamer basket. Steam the momos in batches for 12-15 minutes, until the wrapper becomes slightly translucent.

Make the dipping sauce

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, chilies, garlic, ginger, Szechuan pepper, onions, tomatoes, turmeric, and curry powder. Season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomato is softened, then add cilantro and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
2. Transfer the mixture to a blender and add the sesame seeds, and soybeans. Blend until smooth. (Add some water if required).
3. Serve the momos with the dipping chutney.