I forget how I exactly got introduced to momos or when. Â I know one thing, I love them.
I went through a stage a few years ago when I researched about various cuisines of India, few countries too and wrote about them in my note book(which I thought I’d publish one day). I was so intrigued by local food of different countries.  I tried speaking  to friends from those regions, learnt how to make some authentic food(I tried). I could have a conversation about local cuisine to people and that felt good.  Don’t know what happened to that book or that enthusiasm.  I can go on and on about the various types of dishes  I’ve learnt, but I’ll bore you’ll next time.  Today it’s about the beautiful country, Nepal where Momos are a popular delicacy.
By now we all have heard about the devastation that the country went through. Â It is very sad and breaks my heart. Â When my mom came back from her visit to Kathmandu(capital), she had one thing to say. Â The people of that country are so gentle and beautiful. Â Although, I haven’t visited Nepal(it’s in my bucket list), I’ve seen and heard very lovely things. Â Unfortunately, the earthquake has just put a lot people in deep pain. Â This post is just my way of saying, ‘I’m thinking about you’.
Some of our fellow bloggers have researched and added few charities in their posts. I stand by my fellow blogger,  I trust your donations would reach the right people. I’ve added a link to their page. If you are looking  for a charities, here are the links:
http://www.foodpleasureandhealth.com/2015/05/help-nepal-earthquake-victims.html
http://circahappy.com/2015/04/26/ricotta-french-toast-for-mothers-day-how-to-help-nepal-through-legitimate-charities/
Have a great day week everyone.
- 1 cup All purpose flour(makes 24 momos)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup flour for dusting and rolling.
- ½ cup finely chopped red cabbage
- ½ cup finely green cabbage
- ½ cup grated carrot
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 5 stalk scallions chopped
- 2 green chilies finely chopped(use according to your preference)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ⅓ cup light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sambal or any chili sauce
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp crushed jaggery or brown sugar
- 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
- handful of chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
- ½ cup water
- Green chilly
- Scallions
- In a mixing bowl, add All purpose flour, salt, oil and water. Mix well and knead it for 5-8 minutes. It should be smooth and not to hard or soft. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Saute all the vegetables for a couple of minutes with ginger, green chillies in a non stick pan with a tsp of oil and the soy sauce. Add pepper in the end. You could skip the sauteeing if you like the vegetables raw and more crispier.
- Keep all the ingredients ready to be rolled.
- In a sauce Pan, add all the ingredients for the sauce except the pepper and bring it to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Adjust the spiciness and sweetness according to your preference. Add the pepper and take it off the heat and cool.
- Divide the dough into equal portions. It will make around 24 rounds. The size of dough should a medium marble size.
- Take one portion and liberally dust with flour and roll to very thin circles, about 3-4 inches in diameter. Dust well and keep everything on a sheet and cover.
- When you are ready to stuff it, take a tablespoon of the stuffing and put it in the center. You can pinch and make the momos any way you wash. Make sure to seal the edges very well though. Make all the momos/dumpling, keep under a towel so that it doesn't dry out.
- Boil some water in a steamer, oil well and steam the momos for 3-5 minutes. Once they are cooked, you can serve with the dipping sauce.
- FOR THE MANCHURIAN:
- In a flat bottomed pan, add a tbsp of vegetable oil. Arrange the momos in it. Let it brown on both side. Then toss some Manchurian sauce. Garnish with some green chilies and scallions. This is a spicy sauce, adjust the spiciness to your liking.
You can steam them, deep fry them and pan fry them.
Ash I came straight from your IG pic to this. I am going to make these most definitely. They look AMAZING!!
Thanks Lorraine. You will love it. On a side note, I really wanted to see you eat the watermelon cake, missed it. Enjoy your weekend my dear.
Oh Ash it was delicious! You can replay it and it stays up for another 6 days 😀
Mouthwatering. Momos mixed with my favorite manchurian sauce. Sounds awesome and sure tastes even better. Too good Asha
Thanks so much dear. It was gone a little bit faster than I thought it would.
This is such a beautiful post of dedication, and girl, your pictures are fabulous! I had not heard of “momos” before – the cuisines of the Asian subcontinent varies so much doesn’t it!?
Oh absolutely, amazes me always. I need to get my article together sometime, it’s quite interesting.
Thanks hun.
It is devastating to know that the people in Nepal had to face another quake. All the beautiful dreams and life of thousands are shattered in a split second. Hope and pray that the relief effort reach to them in timely manner.
The Momos with Munchrian dressing looks fabulous!! I loved the metal platter. Where did you get that from?
Very sad indeed. That’s what we talk about all the time, if help and funds reach the ones in need.
Anyways, thanks so much dear. That metal platter I got it from Marshal’s long long ago for 15 bucks..can you believe it? Before Marshal’s closed that is.
These days I get a lot of props from Home Goods, they have some great stuff.
Lovely picture Asha. Any leftover for me to taste?I am going to make this will let you know .
Stunning pictures from top to bottom. I have never tried momos but after seeing here, I will definitely try them!
Oh yum! I’m a sucker for any dumpling kind of thing and these are just gorgeous. Love the Manchurian twist on this, I love the flavours of the sauce.
I tried momos at some Tibetan restaurant, and they were ok, nothing like these!
I haven’t tried making them but you’re making it look easy!
Btw, I love your baylen and the chappati board! They’re beautiful!
Thanks for noticing the board, it’s my mumma’s 40 yr old belan. I requested and she was more than happy to send it for me. It feels so nostalgic to cook in it.
Hope you are feeling well dear.
It is a bit time consuming, but oh so worth it.
Very sad indeed, I have been to Nepal, actually my mom’s village in very close to India-Nepal border in UP. So when we were kids, we would go there often during our summer vacations. Thoughts and prayers with everyone! Coming to the food, the momos look incredible though I have to confess I always liked the chutney that they served in India more than the momos lol..I need to make these soon, tossing them in that manchurian sauce is awesome!
Isn’t it really sad?..
Ok, I goto confess too, I enjoy the sauce much better. I will eat momos prepped like this..we are a bunch of spoilt brats, aren’t we? 😉
I’m making these tonight! I smiled really wide when I saw your post. My father-in-law is in a nursing home nearby and one of his carers is from Kathmandu and her family has lost everything. I’m going to write about Sumi and her family but I wanted a Nepalese recipe and she gave me her mother’s recipe for Momo. Can’t wait to see if mine look as good as yours.
I hope you got to make it. How very unfortunate that the family lost everything, it’s so sad. My wishes and prayers to Sumi and her family. I’m sure it’ll turn out awesome. The wrappers takes a while, but oh so worth it.
Thank you for the love link, Ash. And I am so glad you pay tribute to Napal this way. 🙂
It looks like dim sum, and I have no doubt I will love them just as much once I make it.
Thank youuu 🙂
It is my pleasure. It was so nice of you to research and write out the links. It is like dim sum, it’s amazing.
heyya….. I always liked the chutney that they served in India more than the momos lol..I need to make these soon, tossing them in that manchurian sauce is awesome!That metal platter I got it from Marshal’s long long ago for 15 bucks..can you believe it?I am going to make these most definitely.
Haven’t made any dumplings in AGES! These look droolworthy. I love your platter too.
Thanks my dear Angie.
These are beautiful and I k now they’re tasty. I thought for sure I saw pomegranates in the sauce but I was wrong. Very nice recipe!
Thank you. Now that you mention it, I will be making a pom sauce very soon. xx
This is such a lovely, heartfelt way to pay tribute to the people of Nepal. These look amazingly delicious and I think it’s interesting you picked a dumpling recipe. I feel like dumplings are a food we share in every culture and corner of the globe. Food truly unites us and showcases our similarities and differences at the same time. My thoughts definitely are with the people of Nepal. Thank you, Ash.
Everything that’s happened in Nepal is so horrific. So sweet of you to make these dumplings in honor of them and to promote these charities!
Beautiful post, Ash — and so nice to remember Nepal through one of their foods, and the charities sound great! These dumplings look just delicious. 🙂
Nice tribute to Nepal. I love your post and momos.
New dish to me. Really looks interesting — need to try this. And such nice words about Nepal.
Nice dish…
Thnks for sharing this wonderful recipe…
Yay love your vegetarian recipes. Dumplings have always been my favorite and these look so tasty! I think what has always been missing with my dumplings is the Manchurian sauce!
I subconsciously and wholeheartely upload vegetarian dishes keeping you in mind. Thanks for your support. I tell ya, could not eat momos without dunking them in sauce;).
love the sweet story and your way of supporting a tragedy. You are such a heartfelt and healing being and your food and stories heal people.
Thanks so much for your support and kind words. xx
What a wonderful tribute to help Nepal, with your delicious recipe and beautiful photos! The sauce looks incredible. I learned about this dish not a long ago, and now I see this… I have to give it a try for the first time!
Nami, thanks so very much for stopping by and for your sweet kind words.
OMG Ash! This is just so gorgeous! Along with your beautiful message and support for Nepal. Momo..manchurian…yes, it all comes back to me. Memories of college, china town and the affordable yet tasty crowded eateries around town selling momos. But I am not kidding…even the best momos I have sampled have not looked as fabulous as these!
thank you so much dear..i wish i could give you hugs at this moment. I love mo:moms..your version looks wonderful.
OMG! This looks crazy good! I love dim sum and dumplings. These momos are absolutely gorgeous. Great preparation and presentation!
I have never made dumplings of any kind but if I ever did these would be the ones to try. They looks sensational. I would pin this and keep it for when I decide to try them.
Beautiful words and straight from your heart. It’s so sad what happened, twice! Nepalese are indeed very gentle and peaceful people, it’s sad what has happened.
And your dish looks mouthwatering. Love Momos!
This looks glorious! When is your cookbook coming out? 😉
xx Yasmin
http://banglesandbungalows.com
Aww…you sweet thing. Let’s see if that comes true.;).
hugs. Happy Weekend.
Looks so good, can’t believe I haven’t been subscribed to you this whole time….
Well that’s been fixed, can’t wait to start getting my email updates…
Hope you’ll stop by DefinitlyDelish.com and subscribe too Asha, not as beautiful as your site but I’m trying…