Vegetarian Nepali Momo Recipe (Soya chunks Momo)

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup dried soya chunks
• 1 1/2 cup chopped cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp momo masala
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 2 cloves garlic
• 6 g ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt (as per taste)
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• 2 cup flour
• 1/3 cup water (momo wrapper)
• 1/4 cup water (blending vegetables)
• 10 cup water(steaming momo)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak soya chunks in hot water for 10-15 minutes until soft, then squeeze all the water from them. Transfer them to a bowl and set them aside.

2. 2

   Place the squeezed soya chunks in your processor and blend them until all soy chunks are finely processed.

3. 3

   Add all the chopped vegetables (cabbage, onion, garlic, ginger, and cilantro) and water to the food processor.

4. 4

   Combine all vegetables in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.

6. 6

   Once hot add fenugreek seed. Let it cook for a min on high heat.

7. 7

   Add minced soya chunks fillings to the pan. Combine well.

8. 8

   After that, add spices and combine all ingredients well. And cook it for a min or two, and set them aside.

9. 9

   Remove fillings from the pan and transfer it to the bowl.

10. 10

    Then add soy sauce and salt. Combine well and set it aside.

11. 11

    --- Momo Preparations ---

12. 12

    Make a dough by adding flour in a bowl and water. Knead the dough thoroughly until it's firm but not sticky. Cover it for 10 mins.

13. 13

    Make a small round-shaped ball using your hand.

14. 14

    Then using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a small circle on your wooden surface, keeping the edges thin

15. 15

    Put one tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper.

16. 16

    Begin pleating the wrapper from the sides towards the center using your index and thumb fingers. When joining the pleats, press gently and close to create a round dumpling.

17. 17

    --- Steaming Process ---

18. 18

    Fill a momo steamer with 10 cups of water.

19. 19

    Bring water to a boil in the steamer.

20. 20

    Grease the momo tray with oil before arranging the momo.

21. 21

    Arrange momo in the steamer basket, leaving some space between them.

22. 22

    Cover the basket or pot with a lid.

23. 23

    Steam momo for 15mins on high heat until it has a shiny outer covering. (That's how you know its ready)

24. 24

    Once cooked, remove momo from the steamer basket and serve hot with achar, or jhol sauce.