"Recipe of the Day, Week No. 128: Chicken Momos"

Assalamu Alaikum, friends! I begin by wishing everyone good health. Steaming hot momos paired with spicy tomato sauce are absolutely delicious. Wrapped in a delicate dough, they hold a magical blend of flavors within—truly a delight! The aroma of minced chicken and spices elevates the taste, while a side of spicy red chutney makes the mouth water; momos make for the perfect evening snack. Now that we’ve shared some sentiments about momos, let’s take a look at the recipe and the ingredients used.

Ingredients

Red flour (whole wheat flour)	2 cups
Baking powder	1 teaspoon
Minced chicken	100 grams
Chili powder	1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder	1/2 teaspoon
Cumin powder	1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala	1 teaspoon
Chaat masala	1 teaspoon
Ginger paste	1/2 teaspoon
Garlic paste	1/2 teaspoon
Cumin paste	1 teaspoon
Soy sauce	1 teaspoon
Chili sauce	1 teaspoon
Tomato sauce	1 teaspoon
Salt	1 teaspoon
Oil	1/2 teaspoon	Onion	1/3 spoonful
Water	As required

Preparation Method:

I have minced the boneless chicken meat

Step 1: First, gather all the ingredients and prepare the spices in the required quantities. Take the boneless chicken meat, clean it thoroughly, and then mince it using a knife.

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Marinating the minced chicken with spices

Step 2: Add onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin paste, cumin powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, chaat masala, garam masala, salt, soy sauce, chili sauce, and tomato sauce to the minced meat, and mix everything thoroughly by hand to marinate. Then, place it in the refrigerator to allow the spices to blend well and the flavors to infuse properly.

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Step 3: In a bowl, combine 2 cups of red wheat flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt; mix well, then gradually add a small amount of water to form a dough and set it aside to rest.

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Step 4: Knead the dough thoroughly again, roll it out thinly, and shape the momos by filling them with the marinated minced meat. Prepare all the momos in this manner.

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Step 5: Set the water to heat up in the rice cooker. Once the water is hot, I place all the momos into the rice cooker to steam; I brush a little oil on the tray beforehand and steam them for 20 minutes to ensure the minced meat filling cooks thoroughly.

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Step 6: After 20 minutes, I remove the lid; a wonderful aroma wafts out, and I can see that both the outer dough and the inner filling are perfectly cooked.

I prepared this recipe quite some time ago but couldn't post it due to family commitments.

I serve the momos with sauce. They turned out incredibly delicious, and my whole family really enjoyed them. While momos are typically made with refined white flour (maida), I used red flour (whole wheat flour) today to create a unique flavor and a distinct color. Momos are a healthy choice for everyone. You can easily make these at home and treat your family to a tasty evening snack. That’s all for today; wishing everyone good health. Allah Hafiz ❤️