Recipe

Nepali Momo Recipe (Chicken or Veg Version)

Prep time: 45 mins
Cook time: 15–20 mins
Serves: 4–5 people

🧂 Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ~¾ cup water (adjust as needed)
  
  

For the Filling (choose one):

🥩 Chicken Momo Filling:

• 500 g ground chicken (or minced thighs)
  
  

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  
  

• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  
  

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  
  

• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  
  

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  
  

• Salt and pepper to taste
  
  

🥬 Veg Momo Filling (vegetarian option):

• 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
  
  

• ½ cup grated carrot
  
  

• ½ cup finely chopped onion
  
  

• ½ cup finely chopped mushroom or paneer (optional)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tablespoon oil
  
  

• Salt and pepper to taste
  
  

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
   
   

2. Gradually add water and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5–7 minutes).
   
   

3. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
   
   

2. Prepare the Filling

1. Combine all filling ingredients in a large bowl.
   
   

2. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
   
   

3. Set aside. (If using chicken, refrigerate until ready to use.)
   
   

3. Shape the Momos

1. Divide dough into small balls (about the size of a walnut).
   
   

2. Roll each into a thin circle (~3 inches diameter).
   
   

3. Place a spoonful of filling in the center.
   
   

4. Fold and pleat the edges to seal (you can make round or half-moon shapes).
   
   

4. Steam the Momos

1. Lightly grease a steamer tray or line with cabbage leaves.
   
   

2. Arrange momos so they don’t touch.
   
   

3. Steam over boiling water for 10–12 minutes (until the dough becomes slightly translucent and shiny).
   
   

(If you don’t have a momo steamer, a regular bamboo or metal steamer, or even an idli steamer works fine.)

🌶️ Momo Chutney (Achar)

Blend together:

• 2 medium tomatoes, roasted or boiled
  
  

• 3–4 dried red chilies (soaked)
  
  

• 3 cloves garlic
  
  

• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  
  

• Salt to taste
  Blend into a smooth paste. Adjust spice and tanginess as you prefer.
  
  

🍽️ Serve

Serve momos hot with the spicy tomato-sesame chutney. For an authentic Nepali touch, enjoy them with a cup of hot milk tea or thukpa (noodle soup)!