Paneer Momos

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This Recipe is submitted by Anish Dsouza.

Ingredients

For the momo wrapper
1/3 cup plain flour (maida)
salt to taste

To be mixed into a filling.

1/3 cup blanched and finely chopped broccoli
3tbsp finely cut cabbage
200gm paneer Grated and fried
1/4 cup chopped bean sprouts
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons plain flour (maida)
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste

Other ingredients
1 tbsp plain flour (maida) mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Method

For the momo wrapper

1. Sieve the flour and salt together.
2. Add warm water gradually and knead well to make a soft dough.
3. Knead for a while till the dough is quite smooth and keep aside for 30 minutes, covered with a damp muslin cloth.
4. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
5. Roll out each portion into a 75 mm. (3″) diameter circle to make a momo wrapper.
6. Keep aside, covered with a damp muslin cloth.

How to proceed

1. Place a momo wrapper on a flat dry surface and put 2 teaspoons of the stuffing in the centre.
2. Apply the flour paste along the edges and fold over to make a semi-circle.
3. Pinch at the outer rim as shown in the picture.
4. Repeat with the remaining momo wrappers and stuffing .
5. Arrange the momos in a steamer plate and steam for 10 minutes.
6. Serve hot.

About Mother's Recipe

All traditional businesses are founded on the basis of the thoughts of a visionary, who sees the overall growth in diversification and expansion. Shri Haribhai V Desai initiated the business operations through the manufacturing of Beedi’s in 1901. Today, Desai Brothers Limited stands as a Rs. 550 crore company and one of the largest employers in the nation. Desai Brothers Ltd holds a strong presence in the global arena especially in the Middle East, Far East, Australia, UK, Canada and US, being one of the largest providers of traditional Indian kitchen taste exported to more than 30 countries in the world. The Food Division, Desai Brothers Limited has been awarded with the 'One Star Export House' ranking by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India for excellence in taste and authenticity of our products. Desai Brothers Limited is led under the leadership of Shri Natubhai H. Desai, Chairman & Executive Director, Shri. Nitin R. Desai, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Shri Bimal N. Desai, Executive Director and Shri Sanjay J. Desai, Executive Director. About our products: Research and development of our products is carried out by a specialized team that conducts constant surveys to check the requirements and the taste of our customers. With the right ingredients from the choicest market and spices that carry the traditional scent, we have over the years created our own space in terms of taste and distinct aroma. Into food business since 2001, Desai Brothers Limited acquired the 'Mother's Recipe' brand in the year 2002. From Pickles, Papads, Appalams, Cooking Pastes, Curry Powders, Ready to Cook Products, Ready to Eat Products (Canned and Retort Packing), Chutneys, Canned Vegetables, Mango Pulp and more, Mother’s Recipe today is a household name.

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