Easy Momo Burger recipe to satisfy your evening snack craving!!

Native to the Tibet region, Momo is a type of steamed bun with or without filling. Momo has become a traditional delicacy in Nepal, Tibet and India. Over the years, people's tastes have changed and they look for variations like pan fried or deep fried momos or those with schezwan sauce. Momo Burger, aka Moburg is the newest kid on the block. Since the momo dumplings are wrapped with a thin dough and steamed, I didn’t want it to get lost in a bun with a lot of condiments. I fried them first and combined spice blends that you would find in a well-stocked spice cupboard rather than giving a long list. 

Ingredients:

Flour- 300gm
Baking Powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Spring Onion- 1
Garlic- 1 clove
Chicken/pork- 100gm
Soya Sauce- 1/2 teaspoon
Vinegar- 1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper- 1/2 teaspoon
Bun- 1

Method:

1.       Mix the refined flour, salt and baking powder and knead to a stiff dough, with water. 

2.       Heat 1 tbsp oil and add the finely chopped spring onion and minced garlic. Saute till a little soft and add the chicken. Turn around over high heat till chicken is almost cooked. Take it off the heat and mix in the soya sauce, salt, vinegar and black pepper.

3.      Roll the dough thin (translucent) and cut into 4"-5" rounds. Take a round, wet edges and place some filling in the center, bring edges together to cover the filling, twist to seal and fill the rest in the same way. 

4.       Steam for about 10 minutes. Then deep fry in hot oil till brown and crisp.

5.       Tuck into a warm crusty bun & add your favourite toppings! Serve with French fries and a pinch of your creativity.