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Ingredients
for the dumpling dough
Instructions
Making dough
Shaping momos
1. Divide the dough in two parts. Make a 7 to 8 inches log from each part. Cut the log into equal
slices.
2. Make ball of each slice and keep them covered with a moist napkin.
3. Take each dough ball and on a lightly dusted board, roll each dough ball into a thin circle of
about 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
4. Try to get the edges to be thin and the center to be thick.
5. Place 2 or 3 teaspoons of vegetable stuffing in the center.
6. Lift one side of the edge and start pleating. (Refer to the video below to see how pleating is
done).
7. Start folding and forming the pleats one by one. Towards the end, join the pleats in the
center.
8. Prepare all momos this way and keep them covered under a moist napkin. Till you are ready
to steam them.
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Notes
Dough: Knead the dough to a firm texture. If the dough becomes soft, then add some flour
and knead again. If the dough looks dry, then add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and continue to
knead.
Stuffing: Add your favorite veggies in the stuffing. Just a stuffing of button mushrooms or a
mix of fresh mushrooms also taste good. You could even make a stuffing of mashed or boiled
potatoes and paneer or even cheddar cheese.
Seasonings: You can experiment in the stuffing and come up with different flavors. Add your
favorite ground spices, herbs, sauces and seasonings.
Steaming: While steaming do keep some space between the momos. After steaming the
dumplings expand and you don’t want them sticking to each other. You can steam in an
Instant Pot, Electric Cooker, Stove-top Pressure cooker, a regular Pot or pan or even in a Idli
steamer pan.
Checking for doneness: After the momos are steamed, when you touch the dough it should
not feel sticky. The momos will also look transparent.
Gluten Free: Using millet flour or rice flour to make these dumplings gluten free. Shaping
them can be a tricky with a gluten free dough. To 1 cup of any millet flour or rice flour, add ½
teaspoon oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and enough boiling water to get a smooth dough. After adding
hot water first mix with a spoon. Cover and let dough become warm and then knead to a
smooth dough.
Substitutes: Use tamari or bragg liquid aminos in place of soy sauce. Use white pepper in
place of black pepper. Use onions (red or white) or shallots in place of spring onions
(scallions).
Steaming in Instant Pot
1. Keep a trivet inside the IP steel insert. Add 1 to 1.5 cup water.
2. Use the sauté button to get the water to a boiling stage.
3. Place the pan containing the dim sum or momos on the trivet.
4. Position the valve to steam release position on the lid. Seal with the lid and using the steam
option, steam for 5 to 6 minutes. Keep a track of the time using a stop-watch.
Steaming in Electric cooker
1. Pour water inside the steel insert or pot of the cooker. Using the steam or cook/heat option
let the water come to a boil.
2. Use the steamer pan that came with the cooker. Grease it and place the dumplings on it.
3. Place this steamer pan on the top of the pot in the cooker or inside the pot on a trivet
(depending on various models and brands, this will change). Set the time of 5 to 6 minutes for
steaming.
Steaming in a stovetop Pressure Cooker
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Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 159mg |
Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 1mg | Vitamin B2
(Riboflavin): 1mg | Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 1mg | Vitamin B6: 1mg | Vitamin C: 2mg | Vitamin E: 1mg |
Vitamin K: 3µg | Calcium: 8mg | Vitamin B9 (Folate): 22µg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 7mg |
Phosphorus: 21mg | Zinc: 1mg
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