Momo

 

Veg Steam Momo Recipe (Kolkata Style)

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)
• ½ tsp salt
• Water as required

For the Filling (2:1:1)

• 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
  
  
  
• 2 tbsp spring onion
• 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, Kolkata-style touch)
• 1 tbsp oil

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 Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. Mix maida and salt.
2. Add water gradually and knead into a firm but smooth dough.
3. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

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Step 2: Prepare the Filling

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté lightly.
3. Add onion and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add cabbage, carrot and spring onion.
5. Stir fry on high flame for 2–3 minutes only.
6. Add salt, pepper and soy sauce.
7. Cool the filling completely.

Important Tip

Do not overcook the vegetables. Momos taste best when the filling remains slightly crunchy.

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Shaping the Momos

1. Divide dough into small balls.
2. Roll into thin round discs.
3. Place 1 spoon filling in the centre.
4. Fold and pleat the edges to seal.

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Steaming

1. Grease the steamer lightly with oil.
2. Arrange momos without touching each other.
3. Steam for 8–10 minutes until the outer layer turns slightly glossy.

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Serve With

• Spicy red momo chutney
• Clear soup

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Kolkata Street-Style Secret

Many Kolkata momo shops add:

• a pinch of MSG (Ajinomoto),
• extra garlic,
• and a tiny bit of oil for aroma.