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Momo Chicken Basil

Momo Chicken Basil

Name: Momo Chicken Basil
Total time: 1 min 14 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 70 g Chicken Mince; 0.25 cups Onion; 4 leafs Coriander Leaves; 3 units Spring Onion; 1 small piece Ginger; 1 piece Garlic; 0.75 teaspoons Sesame Oil; 4 leafs Basil; 0.5 unit Red Chillies; 1 pinch Aromat Powder; 0.25 unit Leeks; 0.5 teaspoons Salt; 0.25 teaspoons Light Soy Sauce; 0.5 teaspoons Veg Oyster Sauce; 0.5 cups Atta; 1.5 tablespoons Water

Time30 Min

DifficultyDifficult

Serves1

You've probably seen momos on the streets of Delhi or even at five-star hotels in India. A popular dish, the Momo Chicken Basil recipe is a Tibetan classic whose origin traces back to Nepal, China and even Bhutan! Momo translates to 'mog mog' which means a bun that is stuffed with filling. Momo chicken basil ingredients for the recipe are the filling and they are wrapped by the dough. In Tibet, th ... e locals prepare momos using yak yak meat while parts of Nepal prefer using prawns and stir-fried vegetables for the dish. If you're trying to make your momo chicken basil restaurant-style, the secret lies in the way you combine the ingredients. We show you how to do that in our Momo chicken basil video and you can prepare momo chicken basil at home by simply watching that. The best part about these momos is that kids love it and they're a hearty indulgence. If you replace maida flour with wheat or a healthier alternative, they become instantly more nutritious. For those who are watching their sodium intake, we recommend replacing table salt with Himalayan pink salt or rock salt. Serve these with a chilli sauce of your choice for satisfying those cravings any time of the day!

Ingredients

Poultry

Chicken Mince

70 g

Fruits & Vegetables

Onion

0.25 cups

Spring Onion

3 units

Ginger

1 small piece

Basil

4 leafs

Leeks

0.25 unit

Dry Grocery

Sesame Oil

0.75 teaspoons

Aromat Powder

1 pinch

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Light Soy Sauce

0.25 teaspoons

Veg Oyster Sauce

0.5 teaspoons

Atta

0.5 cups

Other

Coriander Leaves

4 leafs

Garlic

1 piece

Red Chillies

0.5 unit

Water

1.5 tablespoons

Directions

In a bowl, add minced Onion, Spring Onion, Garlic, Ginger, fresh Red Chilli, Basil Leaves, Leek, minced Chicken, Sesame Oil, Aromat Powder, Salt, Oyster sauce, Light Soya, Coriander. Mix thoroughly and keep aside.

In a bowl, add Atta, Salt, Sesame Oil, Water and knead to form a dough.

Make a soft dough and keep aside.

Divide the dough into portions.

Flattened the dough to form a round shape by just rolling out the edge with rolling pan. It should be thicker in the center and thinner on the edge.

Place the portion of filling on center and wet the edges of the dough.

Fold to form a round dumpling & place the Momo in a steamer and steam for 10 mins or till done.

Serve hot.

Health Benefits of Momo Chicken Basil

Momo chicken basil benefits begin with the fact that chicken is good for heart health. It regulates cholesterol levels in the body along with your blood pressure. Being a fantastic source of lean protein, it has healthy fats and zinc which is essential for growth and hormone production. Although flour could be a disadvantage in this Momo chicken basil recipe, you can negate that by simply using an alternative like whole-wheat flour or coconut flour. Spring onions and stir-fried vegetables made for the stuffing gives you a good amount of fibre, folate and important phytonutrients. Momos have evolved over the years and now households get creative with the ingredients. If you're looking for comfort food that satisfies your tastebuds, then these Chicken basil momos will really satisfy you. Also, the calories are low for the recipe which means if you're on a diet, you don't have to worry about slipping up or cheating. Serve them hot to your kids, pack for lunches and prepare more whenever you want by simply learning how to make them. It's one of those dishes you will never get bored of no matter how much you eat.