Momos are everyone’s favorite snack today. It is often not considered healthy because it is fried or contains too much flour. If you want to enjoy momos and also maintain your health, then spinach momos are a great option. It combines both the nutrition of spinach and the taste of momos. Let us learn the easy way to make it.
Why Choose Spinach Momos?
Spinach is rich in iron, calcium and vitamins A and C.
It increases immunity and is especially beneficial in winter.
Fun way to feed green vegetables to children.
Ingredients
For the dough:
Flour – 2 cups
Spinach puree – ½ cup
Salt – as per taste
Oil – 1 tbsp
For filling:
Finely chopped vegetables (cabbage, carrot, capsicum) – 1 cup
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
Green chilli – 1 (finely chopped)
Soya sauce – 1 tsp
Salt – as per taste
Oil – 1 tbsp
Step 1: Prepare Spinach Puree
Wash spinach thoroughly and boil it.
When it cools down, grind it in a mixer to make a smooth puree.
Step 2: Knead the Dough
Add salt and oil to flour.
Mix spinach puree and knead a soft dough.
Keep it covered for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the Filling
Heat oil in a pan.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilli and fry.
Add vegetables and cook lightly for 2-3 minutes.
Add soy sauce and salt and mix.
Let the filling cool.
Step 4: Making Momos
Make small balls of dough and roll out thin sheets.
Place the filling in the center and fold the edges to close.
Cook momos in a steamer for 10-12 minutes.
Step 5: Serve
Serve hot spinach momos with chili sauce or tomato chutney. If you want, you can also serve it in tandoori or pan-fried.
health tips
Use wheat flour or flour-wheat mixture instead of flour.
Avoid fried momos, steamed momos are more healthy.
Protein can be increased by adding cheese or tofu in the filling.
Spinach Momos are a perfect combination of taste and health. It is easy to make and everyone will like it, from children to adults. Next time you feel like making momos, do try this healthy twist.
