Homemade Steamed Veg Momo Recipe: A Step-By-Step Guide

By Rajan Bhattacharya

November 13, 2024

Veg momos, a beloved street food, are dumplings filled with seasoned vegetables commonly enjoyed in India and Tibet. This recipe guides you to make tender, flavourful momos from scratch with easy folding techniques.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp oil ¼ tsp salt 2-3 tbsp water 1 tbsp oil 2 small spring onions, finely chopped ½ tsp chopped garlic 1½ cups mixed vegetables (cabbage, carrot, beans, capsicum) ½ cup mushrooms (optional) 1 tsp soy sauce ½ tsp black pepper Salt to taste

Step 1

Mix flour, salt, and oil in a bowl, then add water to make a firm dough.

Step 2

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and spring onion whites, and sauté for 10-15 seconds.

Step 3

Add chopped vegetables and stir-fry on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add soy sauce, black pepper, salt, stir-fry for 2 more minutes, then turn off the heat.

Step 5

Roll small dough balls into circles, place filling in the center, and pleat edges to seal.

Step 6

Steam momos for 5-6 minutes until translucent. Serve hot with a spicy sauce.