FOOD LIBRARY

Vegan Ridge Gourd Steamed Momos

Ingredients

  • 150g ridge gourd (tori), grated and squeezed
  • 100g all-purpose flour
  • 40g onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 green chilli, minced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water for dough

Preparation

  1. Knead flour with water and pinch of salt into a firm dough; rest 10 minutes.
  2. Squeeze grated ridge gourd well; mix with onion, ginger-garlic, chilli, spices and coriander.
  3. Divide dough into 8 balls; roll thin circles.
  4. Place spoonful of filling, pleat and seal into momos.
  5. Steam in a greased steamer 10โ€“12 minutes until wrappers turn translucent.
  6. Serve hot with mint chutney or plain.