Arunachali Momos

Arunachali Momos

Arunachali Momos

Steamed dumplings in the Monpa tradition — thin dough wrapped around a filling of minced pork or yak meat, ginger, and onion, served with a fiery lukter chutney.

Cuisines

Arunachali

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3 Add chopped onions, green chili, and sauté until onions are translucent.
  4. 4 Add cabbage, carrot, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are cooked but still crisp.
  5. 5 Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.
  6. 6 Place a spoonful of vegetable filling in the center of each circle.
  7. 7 Fold the dough over the filling and pleat the edges to seal the momos.
  8. 8 Prepare a steamer and steam the momos for 10-12 minutes until the dough is cooked through.
  9. 9 Serve hot with spicy chutney or dipping sauce.

Tips

Ensure the dough is not too sticky or too dry for easy handling and sealing of momos.