Semolina Momos with Veggie Tofu Filling and Spicy Jhol Chutney
🏠 Cuisine: Nepali 🍽️ Course: Main Course 👥 Servings: 25 momos (approx. 3-4 servings)
These momos have a chewy outer layer, a flavor-packed veggie tofu filling, and are served in a hot, comforting jhol chutney that tastes absolutely amazing. This recipe uses only semolina (suji) for the wrapper, making it a wholesome, plant-based momo version.
Instructions
- Mix semolina and water to form a firm dough.
- Knead well and set aside to rest.
- Pulse onion, garlic, and ginger in a chopper.
- Add mushrooms and mince.
- Mince cabbage separately.
- Crumble tofu.
- Combine everything in a bowl.
- Add spices and hot olive oil.
- Mix well and keep aside.
- Dry roast soybeans.
- Add peanuts and roast for 2 minutes.
- Add sesame seeds until they pop.
- Set aside to cool.
- In the same pan, sauté tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, and chilies with olive oil.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Blend roasted nuts and tomato mixture.
- Add salt, hot water, and lemon juice as needed.
- Divide rested suji dough into 2 parts and knead for a while.
- Roll thin and cut circles using a cookie cutter.
- Add 1 tbsp filling in the center.
- Shape momos (round or long).
- Brush steamer with oil.
- Steam over boiling water for 6–7 minutes.
- When steam increases heavily, momos are ready.
- Place momos on a plate and pour hot jhol over them.
💡 Chef’s Notes
If jhol cools down, boil it again and serve like a comforting soup.











