Dumplings, pot-stickers, dim-sum or otherwise known as momos; This is very popular amongst Asian street food. This mouthwatering pocket of exquisiteness can be stuffed with vegetables, protein, or basically anything your heart desires! This is our take on the concept which resulted in a savory Indo-Chinese fusion. This scrumptious dish makes a great appetizer at any party and can be served with your choice of sauce or chutney.
Prep Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: ~20 momos
Ingredients for Filling
o 2 Cups Paneer, cut in cubes
o 1 Cup Plain Yogurt
o ½ Red Onion, finely chopped
o ½ Red Pepper, finely chopped
o ½ Green Pepper, finely chopped
o 2-3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
o ¼ Cup Cilantro, finely chopped
o 2 tbsp Tikka Masala
o 2 tbsp Red Chile Powder (Add according to your spice level)
o 2 tbsp Paprika
o 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
o 1 tsp Ginger Powder
o 1 tsp Chaat Masala
o 1 tsp Garam Masala
o Vegetable Oil
o Salt to taste
Ingredients for Dough
o 1 ½ Cup Flour
o ½ Cup Water
o 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
o Salt to taste
Masti Hints:
You can use store bought paneer, however we decided to make homemade paneer during this creation. We typically use the 'Swad' paneer that can be found in the frozen section at most Indian grocery stores.
Use the kitchen aid to mix the dough, if you prefer.
Netflix and Chill while you wait for the paneer to marinate.
Shaping the momos is the most difficult, but yet fun part of this recipe, so enjoy the process! If needed, you can always take a round bowl and cut around the edges to shape the rolled out dough into circles. Also, don't be afraid to shape it however you wish and whatever is easiest for you!
Serve the momos with your preferred sauce or chutney. We mixed soy sauce and maggie hot & sweet sauce as our dip.
You can refrigerate the left-overs and re-steam them again. You can also pan fry these if you prefer.
Make your boyfriend/husband clean up while you enjoy the food! Haha
Instructions
Marinating the Paneer
Step 1. Add the following to plain yogurt and mix well. Combine the mixture with the paneer and toss gently so the paneer holds its shape. Allow the paneer to marinate for 1 hour in a bowl.
1 tbsp tikka masala
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp red chile powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
The Dough
Step 2. Combine all-purpose flour, water, vegetable oil, and salt in a bowl. Hand-mix the dough. Wet a cotton cloth with warm water and cover the dough. Allow the dough to sit while you work on the following steps.
Grill the Paneer
Step 3. Heat up the iron skillet on medium. Add the marinated paneer cubes, individually, to the heated skillet. Allow the paneer to char slightly, then flip to the other sides. Once you finish grilling all the paneer pieces, add it back to the same bowl it was marinated in.
Sauté the Veggies
Step 4. Heat up oil in an iron skillet on medium. Add the garlic to the heated oil, followed by the onions and peppers. Then add 1 tbsp of tikka masala, 1 tbsp of paprika, and 1 tbsp of red chile powder. Sauté the veggies for about 5 minutes then allow it to cool for a couple minutes. Combine the veggies with the paneer. Smash the paneer to smaller pieces in the bowl, add cilantro, and salt to taste. Mix well.
Shaping the Momos
Step 5. Create small, equally sized dough balls. Roll out the dough into circles (about 4" in diameter). Place about 1-2 tbsp of stuffing in the center. Began at one end of the circle, creating pleats. Working your way around the circle, creating a pouch. Then bring all the sides together to the center. Press and twist the top. Remove the excess dough from the top, if needed.
Steaming the Momos
Step 6. Heat water in a steamer and allow it to come to a boil. Lightly grease the steamer pan and place the momos on it. Cover with a lid and allow the momos to steam for about 5 minutes. Steamed about 5-6 dumplings at a time, allowing enough space between them. Once the momos are cooked, they will appear shiny and firm in texture.
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