FOOD LIBRARY

Pumpkin Steamed Momos (No Onion-Garlic)

Ingredients

  • 120 g whole-wheat flour
  • 150 g grated pumpkin
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water for dough

Preparation

  1. Knead flour, salt, oil and water into a soft dough; rest 10 minutes.
  2. Sauté cumin, ginger and chilli briefly; add pumpkin, turmeric, garam masala and salt.
  3. Cook filling until moisture reduces; cool completely.
  4. Roll thin discs, fill, and pleat into momos.
  5. Steam 12–15 minutes until wrappers turn translucent.
  6. Serve hot as one portion.