Zero Oil Snacks

Momos

This is undoubtedly an innovative low calorie snack! flour wrappers are filled with a healthy filling of broccoli and bean sprouts, and steamed to make an appetizing snack. Follow the exact procedure and make the world's best momos!

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 8 momos

Ingredients

For The Momo Wrapper

1/3 cup plain flour (maida)
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Filling

1/3 cup blanched and finely chopped broccoli
1/4 cup chopped bean sprouts
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp plain flour (maida)
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste

Other Ingredients

1 tbsp plain flour (maida) mixed with 1 tbsp water

Method 

For the momo wrapper

1. Sieve the flour and salt together.
2. Add warm water gradually and knead well to make a soft dough.
3. Knead for a while till the dough is quite smooth and keep aside for 30 minutes, covered with a damp muslin cloth.
4. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
5. Roll out each portion into a 75 mm. (3") diameter circle to make a momo wrapper.
6. Keep aside, covered with a damp muslin cloth.

How to proceed

1. Place a momo wrapper on a flat dry surface and put 2 tsp of the stuffing in the centre.
2. Apply the flour paste along the edges and fold over to make a semi-circle.
3. Pinch at the outer rim.
4. Repeat with the remaining momo wrappers and stuffing to make 7 more momos.
5. Arrange the momos in a steamer plate and steam for 10 minutes.
6. Serve hot.

Recipe Source: Momos