If you’re someone who loves momos, you know there’s nothing better than a plate full of fresh, juicy and succulent chicken momos. These bite-sized dumplings are stuffed with chicken mince, wrapped in a dough and then steamed until perfection. Sometimes they are also fried or dunked in a flavourful gravy. The fiery chilli chutney served along with them makes them taste even more divine. So, if you’re craving some chicken momos, how about giving them an interesting Indo-Chinese twist? Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has shared a mouth-watering chilli chicken momos recipe on his Instagram handle.  

Also read: 5 Types Of Momos You Can Easily Make At Home

Juicy chicken momos coated with a spicy and tangy sauce – they spell indulgence in every bite! This recipe brings together the goodness of momos and Indo-Chinese flavours – all in one.  You can relish these momos as an evening snack or even serve them as a starter for your next dinner party. They’ll definitely be a crowd pleaser. Garnish them with spring onion greens and serve hot. So, without much ado, let’s take a look at the recipe: 

Chilli Chicken Momos Recipe: How To Make Chilli Chicken Momos 

Ingredients: 

• Chicken mince (keema) – 500 gms 
• Readymade momo dough made using 1 cup refined flour 
• Salt to taste 
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste 
• Ginger, finely chopped – 1 tbsp 
• Garlic, finely chopped – 1 tbsp 
• Green chillies, finely chopped – 2-3 
• Spring onion bulbs, finely chopped with the greens + for garnish – 2 
• Soy sauce – 1 tsp 
• Oil for greasing 

For Sauce 

• Oil – 1 1/2 tbsps  
• Garlic, finely chopped – 2 tsp 
• Ginger, finely chopped – 1 tsp 
• Green chillies, slit – 2-3 
• Small onion, sliced – 1 
• Small green capsicum, thinly sliced – 1 
• Soy sauce – 2 tsp 
• Red chilli sauce – 1 tsp 
• Salt to taste 
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste 
• Chicken stock – 1 1/4 cup 
• Corn flour slurry – 1 1/2 tbsp 

Method: 

• Take chicken mince in a large bowl. Add salt, crushed black peppercorns, ginger, garlic, green chillies, spring onion bulbs, soy sauce, and spring onion greens and mix till well combined. 
• Roll out the dough into a large thin disc. Cut out roundels using a cookie cutter. To make a momo, take a roundel, place a portion of the chicken mixture in the centre, apply some water on the edges, and shape the momo as desired.  
• Heat sufficient water in a steamer. Arrange the momos in the steamer basket and steam for 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, heat oil in a pan. Add garlic, ginger and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add green chillies and mix well. 
• Add onion, and green capsicum and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add soy sauce and red chilli sauce and mix well. Add salt, crushed black peppercorns, and chicken stock and mix well. 
• Slide in the momos and gently mix till the momos are well coated with the sauce. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot. 

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So, what are you waiting for? Try out this delicious recipe and let us know how you liked it in the comments section below.  

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