Ramadan Special: Chicken Momos – A Street Food Delight!

Ramadan evenings call for flavorful, quick bites, and what better than steaming hot Chicken Momos, a street food favorite! Zarnak Sidhwa’s take on this classic dish brings a touch of home-style goodness, perfect for breaking your fast. These juicy chicken dumplings, packed with savory filling and steamed to perfection, are sure to be a hit with your family.

Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of creating these delicious momos in your own kitchen.

How to Make Chicken Momos: Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

Preparing the Dough:

• Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, salt to taste, and 1-1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
• Add Water and Knead: Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, kneading continuously until you form a stiff, smooth dough.
• Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 20 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll.

Making the Chicken Filling:

• Sauté Aromatics: Heat a little oil in a pan. Add 1 chopped green chili or red chili, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/2 tablespoon chopped ginger, and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic. Sauté until the onions turn translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
• Add Chicken and Peas: Add 1 cup of boiled chicken mince and 1/2 cup of boiled green peas to the pan. Mix well.
• Season and Finish: Remove the pan from heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, salt to taste, and 1/4 tablespoon of crushed black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Shaping the Momos:

• Divide and Roll: Divide the rested dough into equal small portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Roll each ball out thinly into a circular shape. Alternatively, use a momo mold for easier and more uniform shaping.
• Fill and Seal: Take a dough disk, lightly wet the edges with water. Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center. Bring the edges together and carefully pleat or twist to seal the momo, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed.
• Repeat: Repeat the process until all the dough and filling are used up.

Steaming the Momos:

• Prepare the Steamer: Fill a steamer with water and bring it to a boil.
• Arrange Momos: Arrange the prepared momos on the steamer tray, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
• Steam: Steam the momos for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through and the filling is heated.

Check it out the Chicken Momo’s recipe and printable version here!

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Chicken Momo’s Recipe by Zarnak Sidhwa

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Zarnak Sidhwa's Chicken Momos are a flavorful Ramadan treat. This recipe involves making a simple dough, a savory chicken filling, and steaming the dumplings to perfection. It's a quick and delicious street food-inspired dish perfect for Iftar.

Course: Appetizer, Comfort Food, Hi-Tea, Snack

Cuisine: Chinese, Fast Food, Food Fusion, Indian, Pakistani

Keyword: 30 min meals, Chicken, chicken mince, chicken momos, Iftar, Ramadan, spicy, street food

Servings: 8

Chef: Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients

For The Dough:

• 2 cups Flour
• Salt To taste
• 1-1/2 tsp Baking powder
• Water As needed

For The Filling:

• 1 cup Chicken mince boiled
• 1/2 cup Green peas boiled
• 1/2 cup Onions chopped
• 1 tbsp Garlic chopped
• 1/2 tbsp Ginger chopped
• 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce
• Salt To taste
• 1 Red chili or green chili chopped
• 1/4 tbsp Black pepper crushed
• Oil As required

Cooking Method

Preparing the Dough:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. Gradually add water and knead to form a stiff dough.
3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Making the Chicken Filling:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add the chopped chili, onions, ginger, and garlic.
2. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
3. Add the boiled chicken mince and boiled peas.
4. Remove from heat and mix in the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Shaping the Momos:

1. Divide the dough into small, equal portions.
2. Roll each portion into a thin, circular shape.
3. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough disk.
4. Wet the edges of the dough and bring them together to seal, pleating or twisting carefully.
5. Repeat until all the dough and filling are used.

Steaming the Momos:

1. Fill a steamer with water and bring it to a boil.
2. Arrange the momos on the steamer tray, ensuring they don’t overcrowd.
3. Steam for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks to Prepare Chicken Momo’s:

• Dough Consistency: The dough should be stiff, not sticky. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour.
• Filling Moisture: Ensure the filling is not too watery, as it can make the momos difficult to seal.
• Steaming Time: Do not over steam the momos, or they will become soggy.
• Non-Stick Steaming: lightly oil your steaming tray to prevent momos from sticking.

Other Variations:

• Vegetable Momos: Replace the chicken with a mix of finely chopped vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and mushrooms.
• Paneer Momos: Use crumbled paneer as a filling for a vegetarian twist.
• Spicy Momos: Add more chili or chili flakes to the filling for a spicier version.
• Fried Momos: After steaming you can shallow fry or deep fry the momos for a crispy texture.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve Chicken Momos hot with a side of Peanut Chilli Dipping sauce.
• You can also serve them with a spicy tomato chutney or a clear soup.
• Enjoy them as a delicious Iftar snack during Ramadan.

This Chicken Momos recipe is a delightful addition to your Ramadan menu. It’s easy to follow and yields delicious results. Don’t hesitate to give it a try and share your experience in the comments below! We’d love to hear how your momos turned out.

Happy cooking!