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 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 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until fragrant.
- 3 Add chopped onions, green chili, and sauté until onions are translucent.
- 4 Add cabbage, carrot, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are cooked but still crisp.
- 5 Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.
- 6 Place a spoonful of vegetable filling in the center of each circle.
- 7 Fold the dough over the filling and pleat the edges to seal the momos.
- 8 Prepare a steamer and steam the momos for 10-12 minutes until the dough is cooked through.
- 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.