Chicken Momo

Nepali Chicken Dumplings - lighter version of the classic momo

• Dough for wrappers:
• - 5 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 tablespoon oil
• - 1 cup water or as required
• - Pinch of salt
• Filling:
• - 2 lb ground chicken
• - 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• - 1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• - 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
• - 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• - 1/2 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• - 1/2 nutmeg, grated
• - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• - 1/8 teaspoon asafetida
• - 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• - 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
• - 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• - Salt and Pepper

1. 1

   Combine all filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well, season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
2. 2

   Make dough by combining flour, oil, salt and water. Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Rest for 15 minutes.
3. 3

   Roll out 3-inch wrappers. Fill with one tablespoon of filling, pleat and seal.
4. 4

   Steam for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Serve with tomato achar.