Momos are a very popular oriental cuisine snack. The original recipe contains refined flour (Maida) and fried veggies. This healthy version of momos has used whole wheat flour and steamed sprouts and veggies, making it very safe for diabetics as well as weight watchers.
Ingredients: 12 pc
| Whole wheat flour | ½ cup (50gm) |
|---|---|
| Green chilli paste | 1 tsp. |
| Finely chopped garlic | 1 tsp. |
| Broccoli (Blanched and finely chopped) | ½ cup(100gm) |
| Chopped Bean sprouts | ¼ cup(15gmraw) |
| Ginger paste | ½ tsp. |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sugar | A pinch |
| Whole wheat flour | For rolling |
Nutritive Value per 1 pc
| Energy | 20 Kcal |
| Protein | 0.95 gm |
| Carbohydrate | 3.75 gm |
| Invisible Fat | 0 gm |
| Fibre | 0.9gm |
Method:
- Combine the whole wheat flour and a little salt in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into soft dough using enough water. Keep aside.
- Combine the broccoli, bean sprouts, ginger paste, green chilli paste, garlic, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix well. Keep the stuffing aside.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
- Roll out a portion of the dough into 75 mm (3”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling and place 1 tbsp. of the prepared stuffing in the centre of the circle.
- Fold over to make a semi-circle and press the edges lightly with your fingers to seal it.
- Bring both the corners of the semi-circle one over the other and again pinch it with your fingers to seal it together.
- Repeat steps 4 to 6 to make 11 more momos.
- Steam the momos in a steamer for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
* Recipe by renowned dietician Geeta Shenoy