Homemade Paneer Momo (Steamed or Pan Fried) Vegetable Paneer Momos
Vegetable paneer momos are dumplings with a big burst of flavor which are served with a street style tomato - chilli momo chutney. They are easy to make at home and are commonly served as an appetizer, side dish or snack.
Servings: 16 momos
Calories: 25kcal
Equipment
- Steamer
- Bowl for mixing
Ingredients
Paneer Momo Stuffing
- ½ cup cabbage shredded, 25g
- ¼ cup carrot shredded, 20g
- ½ cup paneer crumbled or small cubes, 60g
- 4 tbsp spring onions chopped
- 1 tsp ginger blended
- 1 tsp green chillies blended
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Momo Wrapper - ready made or from scratch your option
- ready made wonton wrappers OR
- 1 cup all purpose or wheat flour
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp oil
"Paste" to seal momos
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1½ tbsp water
Instructions
- If you are not using ready made won ton wrappers - mix all purpose flour, water, oil and salt to form dough. Should not be sticky. Cover and let rest.
- Prepare stuffing ingredients.
- Mix stuffing ingredients. Put into a cheesecloth and lightly squeeze to reduce excess moisture.
- Mix all purpose flour and water to form slurry which will be a "paste" or sealant for momos.
- Either roll out small discs or use pre-made wonton wrappers to make momos. Put the all purpose slurry around the edge of the wrapper. Spoon 1 tbsp of filling in center and close. See pictures in post above for how to make shapes.
- Set up a steamer to steam momos for about 12-13 minutes. Cover and steam.
- Once the momos are translucent or have a shiney sheen you will know they are ready.
- Serve with chutney!
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg