How to make Chicken Momos

Rediff reader and food blogger Urmimala Banerjee tells us how to make chicken momos at home.

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Here's the recipe for Steamed Chicken Momos:

Makes: 30 to 35 momos

Ingredients

• 250 gm minced chicken
• 1 medium bowl of white flour (maida)
• 2 large onion finely chopped
• 1 garlic pod finely chopped
• Coriander leaves finely chopped (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp refined vegetable oil

Method

• Mix a pinch of salt with the flour. Knead the flour into a soft dough with warm water. Keep aside.
• To make the filling, in a pressure cooker, add minced chicken, onion, garlic, coriander leaves and salt.
• Add just enough water to cook the meat. Drain excess water if any.
• Cook the meat for two whistles.
• Make small round balls from the dough.
• Dip them in vegetable oil and roll thinly on a plate like a roti.
• Cut circular pieces from it using a small bowl with sharp edge.
• Put a teaspoon of filling in the centre.
• Bring the edges together and pinch them.
• Make pleats and twist them with fingers to ensure a tight seal.
• Cook the momos in a steamer for about 10 minutes. 
• Serve with sauce of your choice.

Note: You can also deep fry the momos before serving them.

Photo: Alik Abosar

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