Name: Paneer Momo with Red Chili Garlic Sauce recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Momo dough-; 1 cup maida (plain flour); pinch of salt; 1 tsp. oil; water to knead; Stuffing -; 100 gms. paneer, mashed; 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes; pinch of turmeric powder (opt); salt to taste; 2 tbsp. fried onions; 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped; Red Chili Garlic Sauce-; 8-10 whole red chilies; 2 tbsp. sugar; 2 tbsp. vinegar; 6-7 garlic cloves; salt to taste

ABOUT Paneer Momo with Red Chili Garlic Sauce RECIPE

Momos are a common street food in the North Eastern part of India. They are made both in veg. and non-veg version. The stuffing for the veg. version is usually that of finely sliced veggies. But today I would like to share a paneer stuffed momo that can be served with a fiery red chili garlic sauce. They can be steamed as well as fried. But this is the steamed version. They are perfect as a tea-time snack. In fact, they can be relished anytime of the day.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Momo dough-
1 cup maida (plain flour)
pinch of salt
1 tsp. oil
water to knead
Stuffing -
100 gms. paneer, mashed
1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
pinch of turmeric powder (opt)
salt to taste
2 tbsp. fried onions
1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
Red Chili Garlic Sauce-
8-10 whole red chilies
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
6-7 garlic cloves
salt to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the stuffing and keep aside.
In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and oil. add water little at a time and knead into a dough. Cover with a damp cloth and leave aside for 15-20 minutes.
Divide into equal portions. (I could make 11 out of it).
Roll out each portion like a small poori.
Make few pleats on one side as shown in the picture above.
Fill little of the stuffing in the pocket.
Gently close it by sealing the edges as shown in the picture..
The perfect momo to be steamed.
Prepare momos with the rest of the dough.
Arrange them on a greased plate and steam for 10 minutes (5 minutes on high flame and remaining on low flame).
Enjoy them with some red chili garlic sauce.
Red Chili Garlic Sauce - Soak the chilies overnight or minimum for 2-3 hours in 1 cup water. Grind with all the other ingredients into a smooth paste.
Add required quantity of water for it. Transfer to a serving bowl and relish with steamed momos. (If you want it less spicy, then discard the seeds from the chilies before grinding).

Similar Recipes