Tandoori Momos

The name "MOMO" is derived from the Tibetan word "Mog Mog".
Momos are basically dough wrapped with either stuffed Vegetables or Meat and are native from Tibetian region.
This has become a popular street food in India.
These can be cooked in various ways but the most common method is "Steaming"
Tandoori momos is another variation of Momos and can be a good party snack or starter.
Here steamed or fried Momos are dipped in a spicy yoghurt based Tandoori marinade which makes the Momos very flavourful.
These Momos can then be chared on direct flame, you can Bake / Grill or you can also shallow fry on pan directly.

Supplies

Two cups finely chopped cabbage
One grated carrot
One chopped onion
One and half cup All purpose flour
Salt as per taste
Pepper powder
Half cup of yoghurt
One tsp Red chilli powder
One tsp coriander powder
Half tsp Garam masala powder
Chat masala powder
Pinch of turmeric powder
One tsp Ginger garlic paste
One tbsp Chick pea flour(Besan)
Chopped Coriander leaves
Half tsp crushed methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
Skewer sticks
Cooking oil

Preparing Vegetable Stuffing

Take a wide pan and little oil. When oil is heated add one finely chopped onion and saute for few minutes.

Add Chopped Cabbage and Grated Carrot

Add two cups of finely chopped Cabbage and one grated Carrot.
Saute until they are cooked.

Add Pepper Powder and Salt

When vegetables are cooked add Pepper powder and Salt as per taste.
Finally add chopped coriander leaves.
Stuffing is ready.

Preparing Dough

Take about One and half cup All purpose flour in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and give a mix.
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Make a Soft Dough

Add water little by little and make a soft dough.

Add Teaspoon Oil and Knead

At last add teaspoon oil and Knead the dough.

Flatten the Dough

Now take small portion of the dough and flatten it using rolling pin

Place the Filling in the Center

Place the vegetable filling in the center of the flattened dough.

Make Momos

Start Pleating by bringing edges together to form momo shape.

Make All Momos

Repeat the same procedure and make Momos with the remaining portion of the dough

Two Methods of Cooking Momos

We Can either Steam the momos or we can deep fry them.
I used both methods for making tandoori momos. You can use any single method.
I have steamed half of the prepared momos and remaining were deep fried.

First Method: Steam the Momos

I have steamed the momos using my idli cooker. You can steam them by placing water in a vessel. Place the momos on a colander. Place the colander on top of vessel and steam them.

Second Method: Deep Frying Momos

Take oil in wok and deep fry the prepared momos.
( You can use any one method steaming or frying)

Making Tandoori Marinade

Take half cup yoghurt in a bowl and add Teaspoon Red chilli powder, Teaspoon Coriander powder

Add Remaining Spices

Next add pinch of turmeric powder, Teaspoon Ginger garlic paste and Half a teaspoon Garam masala powder

Add Remaining Ingredients:

Add Half a teaspoon kasoori methi ( dry fengreek leaves) ,One tablespoon Chick pea flour ( besan) and give a mix.

Add Pinch of Salt

Add very little salt and give a mix.

Add Steamed or Fried Momos to Marinade

Now add prepared steamed or deep fried momos to the marinade and mix.

Attach to Skewers

Attach the marinade momos to skewers.

Char on Direct Flame

Char on direct flame by rotating it.
Place mesh on the flame and keep rotating skewer slowly until momos get charred.
( We can also bake or pan fry them by adding little oil)

Tandoori Momos Are Ready

Tandoori momos are ready. Sprinkle some chat masala powder and serve them hot.

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