From the streets of your kitchen: Tandoori Momos like you’ve never tasted before! The perfect fusion of Desi and Chinese cuisine! #Foodfusion #happycookingtoyou #ramzanspecial
Ingredients:
Prepare Chicken Filling:
-Chicken qeema (Mince) 250g
-Lehsan paste (Garlic paste) 1 tsp
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) 1 tsp
-Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
-Anda (Egg) whisked 2 tbs
-Gajar (Carrot) finely grated ¾ Cup
-Hara pyaz (Spring onion) finely chopped ½ Cup
Prepare Dough:
-Maida (All-purpose flour) sifted 2 Cups
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Water ½ Cup or as required
-Cooking oil for frying
Prepare Tandoori Coating:
-Dahi (Yogurt) hung ¾ Cup
-Tandoori masala 2 tbs
-Baisan (Gram flour) roasted 2 tbs
-Red food color 1 pinch (optional)
-Kasuri methi (Dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tsp
-Lemon juice 2 tbs
-Koyla (Charcoal) for smoke
-Shimla mirch (Capsicum) cubes
Directions:
Prepare Chicken Filling:
-In a bowl,add chicken mince,garlic paste,black pepper powder,salt,egg,carrot & spring onion,mix well & set aside.
Prepare Dough:
-In a bowl,add all-purpose flour,salt & mix well.
-Gradually add water,mix well & knead until dough is formed,cover with cling film & let it rest for 30 minutes.
-Knead dough with the help of your palm for 4-5 minutes,cover with cling film & let it rest for 15 minutes.
-Take a small dough (20g),make a ball & roll out with the help of rolling pin (roll as thin as possible).
-Add 1 tbs chicken filling at the center of the dough,apply water & bring the edges together,twist & seal the end to make a momo shape (makes 19-20).
Option # 1: Steam cook
-In steam pot,add water,place greased steam rack,cover & bring it to boil.
-Place prepared momos,cover & steam cook for 10-12 minutes.
Option # 2: Deep frying
-In a wok,heat cooking oil & fry prepared momos until golden brown.
Prepare Tandoori Coating:
-In a bowl,add yogurt,tandoori masala,gram flour,red food color,dried fenugreek leaves,lemon juice & whisk well.
-Add fried/steamed momos & coat well.
-Give coal smoke for 2 minutes.
-On a metal skewer,skew capsicum,momos alternatively & fire roast on direct flame until its charred from all sides & serve!
