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ऐसे बनाये वेज मोमोस | Veg Momos Recipe | Summer Recipe | Easy way to fold momos | Kunal Kapur

Chef Kunal Kapur Snacks & Street Food 40 Mins 4 Servings 6.7M views Dec 9, 2020
Veg momos recipe is one of the most requested among Indian-Chinese food recipes. Veg Momos are tantalizing, the traditional food of Tibet. Veg momos or dim sum are steamed dumplings stuffed with a lightly spiced vegetable filling. A popular Tibetan recipe and also a popular North Indian street food. The steamy hot momos are enjoyed the most during chilly winters.

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

Main Ingredients

  • FOR FILLING~
  • Oil – 3tbsp
  • Garlic chopped – 1tbsp
  • Ginger chopped – 1tbsp
  • Green chilli chopped – 2tsp
  • Onion chopped – ¼ cup
  • Mushrooms chopped – ¼ cup
  • Cabbage – 1 cup
  • Carrots chopped – 1 cup
  • Spring onion chopped – ½ cup
  • Salt – to taste
  • Soya sauce – 2½ tbsp
  • Cornstarch –
  • Water – a dash
  • Coriander chopped – a handful
  • Spring onions – a handful
  • Butter – 1tbsp
  • FOR SPICY CHUTNEY~
  • Tomato Ketchup – 1cup
  • Chilli Sauce – 2-3tbsp
  • Ginger chopped – 1tsp
  • Onion chopped – 2tbsp
  • Coriander chopped – 2tbsp
  • Soya sauce – 1½ tbsp
  • Spring onion chopped – 2tbsp
  • Green chilli chopped – 1tsp
  • Extra Shots:
  • Make Veg Manchow Soup using leftover Momos Stuffing
  • VEG MANCHOW SOUP
  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Leftover veggies – ½ cup
  • Soya sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Vinegar – ½ tbsp
  • Chilli sauce – 2 tsp
  • Tomato ketchup – 3 tbsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – ½ tsp
  • Water – 2 cups
  • Corn starch – 1 tbsp
  • Water – a dash
  • Fresh Coriander – 1tbsp
  • Spring onions – 2tbsp

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    Ingredient Preparation: Wash, prep, and accurately measure all fresh ingredients, aromatics, and spice blends as listed in the ingredients section.
  2. 2
    Sautéing & Blooming Spices: Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame. Add whole spices and aromatics (ginger, garlic, green chillies) to bloom their essential oils until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Building the Flavor Base: Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent or golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and ground spices (turmeric, coriander, chilli powder), cooking on medium-low heat until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
  4. 4
    Simmering to Perfection: Incorporate the primary ingredients (vegetables, paneer, lentils, or proteins) and simmer gently with warm water or broth until tender and deeply infused with flavor.
  5. 5
    Finishing & Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt, sprinkle freshly crushed roasted kasoori methi and garam masala, and garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve piping hot with roti, paratha, or fragrant basmati rice.

Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

For ultra-crispy snacks and street-food pakoras, add 1 tablespoon of rice flour or hot oil to the gram flour (besan) batter. Fry in oil maintained at medium-high heat—never overcrowd the kadhai to keep the temperature consistent.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover ऐसे बनाये वेज मोमोस?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.