FOOD LIBRARY

Spinach Steamed Momos

Ingredients

  • 120 g whole wheat flour
  • 150 g fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 40 g onion, minced
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 80 ml water for dough

Preparation

  1. Knead flour with water and a pinch of salt into a soft dough; rest 15 minutes.
  2. Sauté onion, chilli and ginger-garlic paste in oil; add spinach and spices until wilted; cool.
  3. Divide dough into 8 balls; roll thin circles and fill each with spinach mix.
  4. Pinch edges to seal into momo shapes.
  5. Steam over boiling water 10–12 minutes until wrappers turn translucent.
  6. Serve hot with mint chutney if desired.