Chicken Momos


INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE DOUGH:

    • Maida - 1 cup
    • Oil - 2 tbsp
    • Salt 
    • Water 

FOR THE FILLING:

    • Chicken boneless - 250 g
    • Garlic - 8-10
    • Onion - ½ cup
    • Carrot - ½ cup
    • Cabbage -  ½  cup
    • Coriander leaves - ½ cup
    • Salt - to taste
    • Pepper - 1-2 tsp
    • Soya sauce - ½ tsp

METHOD:

TO MAKE THE DUMPLING SKIN:

    1. In a mixing bowl, add maida, salt, and oil.
    2. Mix well with enough water and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
    3. Cover the dough and keep it aside for 20-25 minutes.

TO MAKE THE STUFFING:

    1. Chop onion, carrot, cabbage, and coriander leaves. 
    2. In a grinding jar, Put the chicken and garlic.
    3. Grind it without adding water.
    4. In a bowl, add the chopped veggies and chicken paste.
    5. To that add salt, pepper powder, and soya sauce.
    6. Ready to stuff.

FOR SHAPING AND STEAMING:


    1. Now divide the dough into equal portions and make smooth balls.
    2. Take one ball and roll into a 4-inch diameter circle. Keep the edges thinner compared to the center.
    3.  Put the stuffing at the center.
    4. Apply little water on the edges.
    5. Bring the edges together and twist to seal it. 
    6. In a steamer, add water.
    7. Once the water is boiled in, place the steaming plate.
    8. Grease the steaming plate with oil.
    9. Put the momos carefully.
    10. steam for 13-15 minutes and serve hot!


TIPS:

    • You can choose any vegetables of your choice.
    • Deep fry steamed momos for a crispy outer layer.
    • Enjoy momos while they are hot since its outer layer starts to turn hard/rubbery as it cools.
    • You can also make the skin with wheat.
    • If you are using chopper then put all the veggies together into the chopper and chop.



HEALTH BENEFITS

CHICKEN:

  • Has very high protein content.
  • Eating chicken is a must for those who want to build strength.
  • Helps in weight-loss as it doesn't have much fat.
  • Keep your bones healthy.
  • Eating chicken can actually help you lead a life without stress.
  • Helps in boosting immune cells in the body.

CARROT:

  • Reduced risk of cancer
  • lower cholesterol levels
  • Weight loss
  • Eye health

      CABBAGE:

      • Cancer prevention.
      • Help to prevent constipation.
      • Maintain a healthy digestive tract.
      • Anti-inflammatory Agent.
      • Improves Heart Health.

            ONION:

            • Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
            • Reduce cholesterol levels.
            • Have antibacterial properties.
            • Help control blood sugar.
            • It can lower heart disease risk.

            GARLIC:

            • Boost immunity.
            • Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
            • Has antibacterial properties.
            • Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
            • Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

            PEPPER POWDER:

            • Assists in the breakdown of fat cells ie, helps in weight loss.
            • Enhances skincare.
            • Gives relief from peptic ulcers.
            • Has anti-tumor properties and antibacterial quality. 
            • Improves digestion.
            • Prevents asthma. and provides respiratory relief.



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