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Appetizer, Brunch, Chinese, Condiment, Healthy recipes, Indian, Indo-Chinese, Meal type, Non-Indian, One pot meals, Quick and easy, Snacks, Tea time  /  March 19, 2019

Chicken momos with chilli chutney

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The subtly flavoured, yummy chicken momos dipped in the spicy chilli chutney make for a heavenly combination. Here is an easy recipe for making them

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Momos are, dumplings, of Nepalese, Tibetan as well as Indian origins. In India, momos are a very popular snack and appetiser, especially, in the Northern and North-Eastern regions. However, over the years, they have also gained huge popularity as a street food. You will, easily, be able to locate small wooden carts and stalls along the road side, selling hot and fresh momos. Usually, they are served with a momo chutney and a flavourful, light broth (momo soup). And my chicken momos and chilli chutney recipe is a gateway of reliving my momo eating days in Mumbai.

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Choices galore

The types of momos that you find, on Indian streets are endless. And, I am not just talking about a choice between vegetarian and non-vegetarian momos. From the regular steamed momos to tandoori momos, fried momos, chilli momos – you will be spoilt for choice. Also, there are plenty of options under the vegetarian variety (spinach, paneer, cabbage etc) and the non-vegetarian ones (chicken, pork, shrimps etc). Sounds like momo heaven!

Healthy snack

Momos, are generally a very healthy snack, since they are practically, zero oil food and are only steamed. Also, the recipe for the chicken momos and the chilli chutney, is a easy and quick one. I have used minced chicken for the filling, which I have seasoned very lightly, yet, which packs a punch. And, if you are wondering where you could find minced chicken around you, then don’t worry. Even I don’t find shops, here in London, where I readily get chicken mince. However, in my recipe pictorials, I have shown how you could make mince from boneless chicken breasts. Also, since chicken breasts are leaner than thighs, I prefer using them. But, if you wish you could use the juicy thigh mince for the momo filling. For the momo wrappers, I have used plain flour (maida). But, you could use whole wheat flour, as well, instead.

Quick & easy recipe

There is no pre-preparation when making the delicious chicken momos and the chilli chutney. The only effort, if at all, that there is, is in shaping them. But again, you can shape your momos in a lot of ways. And whichever is comfortable for you, pick it. I have shaped mine in two ways – one in a crescent form and the other a pleated one. Both of which are explained in the recipe box. You can check the video (also in the recipe box) to see how I have done it.

The momos recipe involves just four steps – marinating the chicken, kneading the dough, shaping the momos and steaming them. Also since, we are working with minced chicken breasts, the cooking time is only about 15 minutes, per batch.

As far as making the chilli chutney is concerned, that is only a matter of grinding its ingredients to a smooth paste. Simple, isn’t it?

"Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"

Chicken momos with chilli chutney

Momos are great as a party snack and for weekend brunch. It is a fun process and once, you try the different shapes, you will want to create some of your own. The subtly flavoured, yummy chicken momos dipped in the spicy chilli chutney make for a heavenly combination. So, do give my recipe a try and let me know your feedback.

Here are some of my other easy, party snacks’ recipes for you to take a look at:

Sautéed vegetables pizza toast

Easy homemade pizza margherita

Eat hearty!

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Chicken momos wth chilli chutney

Kitchen Mai
A yummy dumpling made with minced chicken along with a fiery chutney
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Indian, Indo-Chinese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Food steamer/bamboo steamer

Ingredients
  

  • 130 g plain flour maida
  • 100 g chicken breasts
  • 15 g dried red chillis
  • 4 stalks spring onions chopped
  • 3 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
  • 3-4 fresh green chilis optional
  • 2 tbsp soya sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak the dried chillis in hot water for about 30 mins
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Wash the chicken breasts throughly and pat dry
  • Chop them roughly and add it to a food processor  
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Pulse 3 times, so that you achieve a nice mince and not a paste 
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Add 2 chopped garlic cloves, soya sauce, salt, pepper, spring onions, chilis and coriander. Mix well and leave it to marinate until the time you make the wrappers
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Mix the flour, with some salt and oil, and knead it to a smooth dough by gradually adding water
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Keep the dough covered with a damp cloth while you roll out the wrappers
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Pinch a lemon sized ball of the dough and roll it out thin (until transparent)
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Using a round cookie cutter (or anything round) cut the rolled wrapper out (remove the excess)
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • And place a teaspoon of the minced chicken mixture in it
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Apply water* on half the circumference of the circle and pleat. Stick each new pleat with the older ones
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Stick the un-pleated side with the pleated one and gently bring the ends of the momos inwards - so as to give it a curved shape
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Another shape is the pleated ones. To make this, you have to keep pushing the wrapper from one end and pinching it until you reach the end (check the video link below)
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Set a steamer with water to boil and line the perforated section of it with parchment paper
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Arrange the shaped momos on it
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • One batch at a time
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Once the water starts boiling, place the momo container (covered) and steam on high heat for 15 minutes
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"

To make the chilli chutney

  • In a mixer-grinder, add the soaked chillis, vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, salt to taste and water
  • Grind to a smooth, fine paste by adding water as and when required 
  • Serve the chicken momos, fresh and hot with the chilli chutney and enjoy!
    "Chicken momos with chilli chutney - www.kitchenmai.com"

Video

https://kitchenmai.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/joined_video_21936cd301d542659e06866f8ec23477.mp4

Notes

  • *Apply water only if your momo wrapper is dry. If it is moist enough and sticks, then do not apply any water
  • These proportions of ingredients, yielded 19 chicken momos
  • If you do not want your chilli chutney to be very spicy, deseed them first and then soak in water
  • If you have a bamboo steamer, do use it for steaming the momos
  • Dust the rolled wrappers, well with flour and then stack. If not, then they may stick to each other and you may have to repeat the process again 
  • You will know your momos are cooked, when they don't feel sticky on touching. As far as the chicken filling is concerned, it will be cooked in 15 minutes since mince doesn't take long to cook
  • g - grams
  • tbsp - tablespoon
  • tsp - teaspoon
Keyword Chicken momos with chilli chutney, Momos, Steamed chicken momos

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10 comments

  • ranjana
    March 20, 2019

    5 stars
    u are a professional now

    Reply
    • Kitchen Mai
      March 20, 2019

      Thank you so much Maa. Love you

      Reply
  • Arpita
    March 20, 2019

    Uff!! Madhu these look absolutely perfect!! U seriously got me craving for some momos…. Love!

    Reply
    • Kitchen Mai
      March 20, 2019

      Thank you so much Arpita! Loads of love!

      Reply
  • Sathiskumar Shanmugam
    March 22, 2019

    5 stars
    Oh Madhu! you are a pro in folding the momos!!!! 🙂 🙂 perfectly done!

    Reply
    • Kitchen Mai
      March 22, 2019

      Thank you Sathis 🙂 Means a lot!!

      Reply
  • samay
    March 23, 2019

    5 stars
    Looks AMAZING ! Looking forward to a Vegetarian Version of MOMOs

    Reply
    • Kitchen Mai
      March 25, 2019

      Thanks so much! Very soon sammy 🙂

      Reply
  • Khushi
    April 8, 2019

    So tempting!! Planning to turn into a non-vegetarian after seeing this!

    Reply
    • Kitchen Mai
      April 8, 2019

      hehe i think this is the best compliment xoxo Thank you!!

      Reply

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