Momos - Tibetan dumpling

Momos is a type of Tibetan dumpling traditionally filled with yak minced meat. Instead we can also  use any minced meat or vegetables. The shapes can vary but traditionally it is half moon shape or round like a modak.

1.Ingredients
All purpose flour (maida) - 3 cups
Water -1/2cup (enough to make dove)
Salt - to taste

Method
Make a dough with the 1.ingredients. See to it that the dough is soft enough. Keep aside
for 15 min. Make  small poories. Put the filling in the center and fold all the sides towards
the center. It should something look like a money bag or modak. Move it to a steamer and steam
for 20 - 30  min. (For presentation i have used some colored strips made with same dough and tied as a money bag. This has to be done before steaming. This is optional.)Serve momos with a dip.

2.Filling
 Bone less chicken - 150 gms For veg use vegetables like carrot, green peas, potatoes etc.
Onion - 3 tbsp chopped
Ginger garlic - 2 tsp
Pepper  - 1/2 tsp

Dried red hilly  - 4 - 5 


Coriander leaves chopped
Salt


Method
Put all 2. ingredients except coriander leaves and salt into the mixer and make a crush to make the filling. Add chopped coriander leaves and salt to the filling.


The dip
kashmiri chilly 3nos, soaked in vinegar, garlic cloves 4, grind it well to make a paste.
Add 3 tbs tomato sauce and salt to taste.