Vegetarian Momo Recipe-Steamed Dumplings/A Street Food from the North East India

Step 1: To begin making the Vegetarian Momo we will first knead the dough for the Vegetarian Momos cover

Step 2: Method to make the momo coverAdd the flour into a large mixing bowl

Step 3: Add a little water at a time and knead to make a smooth dough

Step 4: Once the dough comes together, keep kneading for about 5 minutes to make it smooth and elastic

Step 5: The dough should not be sticky

Step 6: Cover the dough and keep it aside for half an hour

Step 7: Method to make the filling for the momo You can use a turbo chop to chop all your vegetables individually or you can even finely chop them up

Step 8: Once done combine all the chopped vegetables in a bowl

Step 9: Check, the salt levels and add the oil to it as well

Step 10: Mix well to combine

Step 11: Our next step is to fill and shape the momosDivide the dough into small lemon size portions

Step 12: Keep the dough covered with a muslin cloth

Step 13: Dust the dough in flour and roll out into a circle of 2 to 3 inch diameter

Step 14: Do not roll too thick, as the filling will push itself out and tear when steamed

Step 15: Place a small spoon of filling in the center of the rolled circle

Step 16: Wet the edges with little water to help seal the momos

Step 17: Bring together the edges of the dough with a pinching and folding motion on one side and bring the other side to hold to the pinched side

Step 18: By doing this, the half moon shaped momos will have a frilled look

Step 19: Proceed the similar way with the remaining dough

Step 20: You can experiment with different shapes and sizes that you like

Step 21: All it takes is some time and practice

Step 22: As you keep shaping the momos, you need to keep them on a greased platter and cover with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out

Step 23: While you are shaping the momos, keep a steamer with water boiling

Step 24: Grease the steamer pan with some oil to prevent the momos from sticking

Step 25: Place the shaped vegetarian momos on the greased steamer pan

Step 26: So when you have one set of shaped momos, place them in the steamer and steam on high for 5 to 7 minutes until you see a glaze on the skin

Step 27: The skin will begin to shine

Step 28: As soon as you notice this, turn off the heat

Step 29: Transfer the Vegetarian Momos from the steamer into a serving platter and serve hot

Step 30: Serve the Vegetarian Momo Recipe along with Chilli Garlic Sauce as a Part Appetizer for any occasion with a party meal of Vegetarian Hakka Noodles,  Soy Chunks Manchurian Recipe In Sweet & Spicy Chinese Sauce and Toffee Banana