Chicken momos recipe - Urdu English

 Certainly, here's a recipe for chicken momos:

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)

- A pinch of salt

- Water, as needed

For the Chicken Filling:

- 250 grams ground chicken

- 1 small onion, finely chopped

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated

- 2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)

- 1/2 cup cabbage, finely chopped

- 1/4 cup carrot, finely grated

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon cooking oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dipping Sauce:

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon vinegar

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- A pinch of red chili flakes (optional)

- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:

   - In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.

   - Gradually add water and knead until you have a smooth and elastic dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the chicken filling:

   - Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies until they are fragrant and the onions turn translucent.

   - Add the ground chicken and cook until it's no longer pink.

   - Stir in the chopped cabbage and grated carrots. Cook for a few minutes.

   - Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for another couple of minutes, then remove it from the heat. Let the filling cool.

3. Assemble the momos:

   - Roll the rested dough into a thin circle, about 3-4 inches in diameter.

   - Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of the dough circle.

   - Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.

   - Pinch the edges to seal the momo. You can make various pleats for a traditional look.

4. Steam the momos:

   - Place the momos on a greased steamer basket or on cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.

   - Steam the momos for about 15-20 minutes until the dough becomes translucent and the momos are cooked.

5. Make the dipping sauce:

   - Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and red chili flakes (if using) in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.

6. Serve:

   - Serve the chicken momos hot with the dipping sauce. You can garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Enjoy your homemade chicken momos!