Chicken Momo

One of the popular Kolkata foods is chicken momo; although the origin is not in Bengal. Kolkata has always welcomed food from across the globe with open arms and made them their own – momo is one of them. This is a light preparation which is healthy and nutritious.

Ingredients:

For the Stuffing:

• Minced chicken, 250 g
• Equal amount onion, chopped
• Garlic 5 cloves, chopped
• Green chilles according to taste, chopped
• Ginger, chopped (optional)
• Salt
• Soya sauce
• Lemon juice or vinegar

For the Wraps:

• Flour
• Little oil
• Salt

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients of stuffing and keep aside for an hour.
• Mix the flour, oil and salt with water and knead into a dough.
• Make small balls out of the dough, the size of marbles.
• Roll the balls into flat discs.
• Put a spoonful of stuffing on the dough, fold and wet the edges. Press the edged together to seal. The finished momos should be half round in shape.
• When all the momos have been made, steam them for 15-17 mins. Alternately they can be cooked like ravioli in boiling water for 10-12 mins.
• Serve with a dip of your choice — spicy if you like heat!