Saucy Crispy Pan Fried Momo with Soy-Sesame Glaze

Name: Saucy Crispy Pan Fried Momo with Soy-Sesame Glaze
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ~1 cup water; 2 medium onions; 7–8 garlic cloves; Small piece ginger; 7 cremini mushrooms; ¼ cup cabbage; 175 g extra-firm tofu; 150 g paneer; ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 8–10 shaped momos; 1 tsp oil; 5 tbsp water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tsp hot sauce; 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds; ½ tsp chili flakes; 2 tbsp spring onions

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⏱️ Prep: 75m

🔥 Cook: 15m

🎬 Video: 17s

📊 Easy

🏠 Cuisine: South Asian 🍽️ Course: Appetizer 👥 Servings: 4

Here’s a complete from-scratch momo recipe with dough and a protein-rich tofu-paneer filling – plus a special pan-fried saucy twist that takes these momos to the next level! 🥟✨ Instead of steaming, the momos are cooked directly in a pan, then tossed in a spicy sesame-soy glaze for that street-food style flavor. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or a party favorite!

Instructions

Mix flour with water gradually, knead into a smooth dough. Rest for 20–30 minutes.
Mix all chopped onion, garlic, ginger, mushrooms & cabbage, then add grated or crumbled tofu, paneer toss in turmeric, cumin-coriander, salt. Mix well, add a little olive oil (optional).
Roll small dough circles, add filling, fold into dumpling shapes.
Place momos, add 1 tsp oil to the pan and cook one side until golden (2–3 mins). Flip, add 5-6 tbsp water, cover, and cook for 3-4 mins.
Mix olive oil, soy sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, sesame seeds, and chili flakes and 2-3 tbsp water. Pour over momos, toss gently.
Sprinkle spring onions and serve hot.