A Momo Fan? You Need To Try These Momo Varieties!

By Author: Gayatri Tampi
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The word itself it’s so cute and sounds delicious, you’re bound to fall in love with it! That’s how we all feel about this Northeast Asian version of a dumpling. So it’s time you forget the plain, bland Dal Chawal and Achar because momo, our favourite go-to snack is slowly becoming a staple food in most North Eastern as well as Northern food culture, and why not?

Originating from Nepal and Tibet, it’s kept its authenticity intact, though certain cities with its booming popularity have added their unique twists to make it work locally. Now found in every cafe you see such locations; it has become a favourite rather a staple choice for most at it is both delicious and cheap! They’re that tasty that people now make their own after looking for recipes of vegetable and chicken momos online. A first the traditional delicacy was initially sculpted in a rounder shape with either meat or vegetable stuffing in the middle, but now you’re bound to find numerous varieties of momo in different shapes, sizes and stuffing as well. Momos are always served ...
... with your preferred choice of condiments and dipping sauces, giving it the added burst of flavour, it needs.

Remember the different shapes and sizes and stuffing we spoke about? Well, here are a few that you need to try, before picking your favourite. Ps - there’s no point in picking a favourite, each momo is equally delicious!

Steamed Momos
This list had to start off with the classic, the one variety that started it all - steamed momos! This preparation style has been around for the longest and is undoubtedly everyone’s go-to when it comes to picking a favourite, rightfully so. As if the recipe is so old but still going strong, it has to be perfect. These scrumptious and juicy momos are made by filling them with well-seasoned and cooked veggies or minced meat and are wrapped together to be placed in a dumpling steamer. They’re turn out incredibly soft and just tend to dissolve in your mouths. You can never go wrong with this one, as one may find them ready-made as well, through frozen momos online.

Fried Momos
A relatively new concept, but this is for those who are looking for a loud crunch in each bite. And the best way to get that crunch is through the fried version of momos, made by deep-frying the momo in boiling oil. They might turn out a bit oily, but the taste will totally make you forget about your health-conscious thoughts, that is our guarantee.

Half and half Momos
If you are reading this, you’re probably looking for the best of both worlds. You want your momos to have that soft melting texture, but also want a little bit of the crunch - so half and half momos are perfect for those very reasons. Commonly known as kothey momos, they’re made by frying up already steamed momos in an elongated shape.

Chilly Momos
People who have a tolerance for spicy food, this one’s solely for you. Chilly momos are quite popular in the Northeast, among those who want that special kick in their taste buds. The momos are mostly steamed momos, but they arrive at your tables drenched in a spicy and tangy sauce.

Soupy Momos
Momo soups have become quite mainstream as well, with it being a delicious alternative to both regular soups and regular momos. Primarily made with chicken broth, the momos come submerged in the hot steaming soup, blending well with the flavours while giving it a nice balance. For a freezing cold day, this one should be your go-to. And luckily for us, you’ll find several frozen momos supplies near me and you to make the perfect momo soup.

Tandoori Momo
The lip-smacking combo of momo and tandoori has become quite the trend at the moment, and definitely a one to watch out for. Using one of the most popular methods to prepare your favourite dish, this combo has ‘scrumptious’ written all over it! The tandoor style adds a whole new dimension to the dish making it the most sought after, right after our classic steamed momos.

Green Momos
We all hated spinach as a kid, right? Well, not anymore! Green momos are a delicious way to add the goodness of spinach to your balls of flavour as the dough is made of spinach blended with flour and kneaded with the water from the spinach. And so the name and the colour of their derived from spinach.