Saturday, January 29, 2022

Momos Chutney

Momos chutney recipe is the spicy chutney for veg momos made with tomatoes, garlic, and red chilies. It is a gluten-free, spicy, and tasty chutney recipe that can be served with a range of momos or steamed dumplings. 

Momos recipes are typically served with a spicy and bright red colored chutney which enhances the taste and experience of momos. They are generally considered street food and can be seen served with a variety of sauces and condiments. 

Ingredients

  1. Tomatoes - 4, medium-sized
  2. Dry red chilies - 8
  3. Water - a glass
  4. Cooking oil - 1 tbsp
  5. Ginger - 1 tsp, finely chopped
  6. Garlic - 1 tsp, finely chopped
  7. Sugar - 1/2 tsp
  8. Salt - to taste
  9. Tomato ketchup - 2 tbsp

Direction

  1. Take 4 medium-sized tomatoes and cut them into four pieces.
  2. Keep the cut tomatoes aside.
  3. Take a pot, add a glass of water and allow it to boil on a medium flame.
  4. Add the cut tomatoes into a pot and add 8 dry red chilies
  5. Give them a mix and close the pot.
  6. Cook the tomatoes for about 10 to 15 minutes until they become soft.
  7. When the tomatoes become a soft turn off the flame.
  8. Transfer them onto a plate and allow them to cool for some time.
  9. When the tomatoes are not hot enough, peel the skin off of the tomatoes.
  10. Transfer them into a blending jar and add a little water.
  11. Blend them nicely into a smooth puree and keep the puree aside.
  12. Take a pan, add a tbsp of cooking oil, and heat to the cooking oil on a low flame.
  13. Add a tsp of finely chopped ginger and a tsp of finely chopped garlic.
  14. Sauté them for a few seconds.
  15. Add prepared puree and mix them well.
  16. Add 1/2 tsp of sugar and salt to taste.
  17. Mix them well and cook them until the oil is released and it lightly thickens.
  18. Turn off the flame.
  19. Lastly, add 2 tbsp of tomato ketchup and mix it well.
  20. That's it! Turn off the flame and momos chutney is ready.

Serve it with any type of momos dumplings.

This spicy momos chutney / schezwan chutney is an ideal side dip that tastes great when served with veg momos but can be served with your choice of momos.

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Egg Momos


Egg momos is a snack that is very tasty and filling too. It is filled with finely chopped boiled eggs. Momos are healthy and nutritious. These are very easy to prepare dishes and kids love them. Egg Momo is an uncommon but another version of delicious & healthy momos.

In India, Chicken Momos, Paneer Momos, and Veg Momos are very popular and easily available as street food. But Egg Momos are available only in certain locations. It is loved and enjoyed as an evening snack by many.

Ingredients

  1. Wheat flour - 1 cup
  2. Cooking oil - 1 tsp + 2 tbsp
  3. Salt - to taste
  4. Onion - 1, finely chopped
  5. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
  6. Capsicum - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
  7. Eggs - 4, boiled & chopped finely
  8. Tomato - 1/4 cup, finely chopped (seeds removed)
  9. Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
  10. Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
  11. Spring onions or coriander leaves - few, chopped

Direction

  1. Take a bowl, add a cup of wheat flour, salt to taste, and a tsp of cooking oil.
  2. Mix the ingredients well.
  3. Add little by little water as required and make a soft dough.
  4. Knead the dough well.
  5. Cover the dough and rest it until stuffing is prepared.
  6. For stuffing, take a pan, add 2 tbsp of cooking oil and allow the cooking oil to heat.
  7. Add a finely chopped onion and sauté them for a minute.
  8. Add a tsp of ginger garlic paste and 1/4 cup of finely chopped capsicum.
  9. Sauté them for a few seconds.
  10. Add 4 boiled and finely chopped eggs, 1/4 cup of finely chopped tomato with seeds removed.
  11. Mix and sauté them well.
  12. Add 1/2 tsp of pepper powder, 1/2 tsp of red chili powder, salt to taste, and chopped coriander leaves.
  13. Mix them well, until well combined.
  14. The stuffing for Egg Momos is ready. Keep it aside.
  15. Let's prepare the Momos now. Back to the dough, knead it again.
  16. Take a small ball-sized dough. Roll it round and press it flat between the palm gently.
  17. Take a chapati roller and dust it little flour.
  18. Place the dough ball, roll it round like a small poori.
  19. Cut it round shape using a small bowl or any tiffin box lid.
  20. Discard and reuse the extras.
  21. Take the rolled poori in your hand & fill it with a tbsp of egg stuffing.
  22. Close the edges nicely and fold it like a Momos of any shape you like.
  23. Prepare the momos with the remaining dough and kept them aside.
  24. Momos are ready for steaming.
  25. Take any pot, steamer, or Idli cooker.
  26. Add a glass of water and heat the water for some time.
  27. Take a plate and grease it with a little oil.
  28. Place the plate on the pot.
  29. Place the stuffed Momos onto the plate.
  30. Cover the pot with a lid and cook it for 15 minutes on a low flame.
  31. Check the momos, if cooked well.
  32. That's it! Egg Momos are ready to be served.
Serve them with momos chutney of your choice.

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

Potato Pancake (Aloo Cheela)

Aloo Cheela, also called Potato Pancake is an Indian spiced snack version of Potato Pancake mostly loved by Kids. It is a healthy and lip-smacking recipe that can be made quickly within a few minutes. You can also add your own veggies like carrot, cabbage and mix it up.

Ingredients

  1. Potato - 4, peeled & grated
  2. Onion - 1, finely chopped
  3. Cornflour - 4 tbsp
  4. Besan flour - 4 tbsp
  5. Pepper - 1/2 tsp, crushed
  6. Cumin - 1 tsp
  7. Red Chili Flakes - 1 tsp
  8. Ginger paste - 1/4 tsp
  9. Coriander leaves or mixed herbs - a few, chopped
  10. Salt - to taste
  11. Cooking oil - for roasting

Direction

  1. Take a bowl and add some water.
  2. Into this bowl, add 3 peeled & grated potatoes.
  3. Wash them well and soak them for 5 mins.
  4. It will help to separate the starch from potatoes.
  5. After soaking them, squeeze and drain off the water from the grated potatoes.
  6. Squeeze them well and transfer them into another bowl.
  7. Add an onion finely chopped, 4 tbsp of cornflour, 4 tbsp of besan flour, 1/2 tsp of crushed pepper, a tsp of cumin, a tsp of red chili flakes, 1/4 tsp of ginger paste, a few chopped coriander leaves, and salt to taste.
  8. Mix and combine them well.
  9. If the batter is watery then add little besan flour as required.
  10. Make sure the mixture is not watery.
  11. Keep the potato mixture aside.
  12. Heat a tawa & grease it with little oil.
  13. Pour a ladle of potato mixture, spread it a little thick and round in shape.
  14. Roast the pancake on a medium flame.
  15. Flip it over and roast it on both sides until the pancake turns golden & crisp.
  16. Pour a tsp of oil around the pancake.
  17. Roast it again on both sides, a little
  18. That's it! Aloo Cheela (Potato Pancake) is ready to be served.
  19. Serve it with tomato ketchup or mint chutney.

You can serve this for breakfast as it provides necessary nutrients for the day, but this dish can also be served as an evening snack for kids and during tea time for adults.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Banana Pancake (Eggless)


Eggless banana pancakes are prepared with ripped bananas and wheat flour. They are slightly crispy and puffy-soft from inside but sweet flavored with green cardamom and can be loaded with your favorite toppings.

This eggless banana pancake recipe is super quick and easy to make with wholesome ingredients. 

You can feel good about serving these healthy vegan banana pancakes to the kids. 

Ingredients

  1. Bananas - 2, ripped, peeled & chopped
  2. Milk - a cup, boiled & cooled
  3. Brown sugar - 3 tbsp
  4. Vanilla Extract, a tsp or Cardamom powder, a 1/4 tsp
  5. Whole-wheat flour - a cup
  6. Baking powder - 1/4 tsp
  7. Baking soda - 2 pinch
  8. Salt - a pinch of
  9. Ghee - 2 tsp
  10. Cooking oil - a little

Direction

  1. Take a bowl, add 2 bananas which are ripped, peeled, and chopped.
  2. Mash them well using a masher or a fork.
  3. Add a cup of milk which is boiled & cooled, 3 tbsp of brown sugar, 1/4 tsp of cardamom powder into the bowl
  4. Mix these ingredients well.
  5. Add a cup of whole wheat flour, 1/4 tsp of baking powder, 2 pinches of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Mix them well and ensure no lumps.
  7. Mix them well until they become a smooth and a little thick batter. 
  8. Add a tsp of ghee (melted butter) and mix it well.
  9. Keep this banana batter aside.
  10. Heat a nonstick pan on a medium flame.
  11. Apply a little cooking oil on the pan and spread it evenly with a kitchen tissue/cloth.
  12. Pour a ladle of batter and spread it a little like a pancake.
  13. Cover the pancake with a pan lid and cook it for a minute on a low flame.
  14. Pour a  little oil across the pancake.
  15. Flip and cook the other side as well until golden brown in color.
  16. Transfer the pancake to a serving plate.
  17. Prepare the remaining pancake.
  18. That's it! Eggless Pancakes are ready to be served.
  19. Garnish them with some raisins or your favorite toppings. Pour some honey on top of the pancake.
You can serve these tempting pancakes for breakfast or pack them for lunch and everyone will enjoy them.

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