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Chicken Momo Ingredients (Makes approx 50 momos) 

Ingredients:

• 500 grams Ground chicken.
• 2 large onions, finely chopped.
• 1 Cabbage, finely chopped.  
• Baby carrots 100 grams, finely chopped.
• 4-6 cloves garlic, minced.  
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced.
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped.
• 2 tablespoon sesame/ vegetable oil.
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Nepali Momo Masala (1 packet)
• Asian wonton wrappers (Can be found at any Asian grocery stores)
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• ½ stick butter. 
• salt and pepper

Dipping Achar Ingredients: (Makes approx. 200 mL achar) 

• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1-2 green chilies (adjust to taste)
• 50 grams sesame seeds
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2-inch ginger
• 1 large onion
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• ½ tablespoon coriander seeds
• ½ tablespoon Timur (Sichuan peppercorn)
• Chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• Fresh cilantro
• Scallion
• Fresh lemon/ lemon juice 

Recipe- Chicken Momo: 

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for chicken Momo listed above and mix it thoroughly.
2. Put a spoonful of the chicken fillings in the center of the wrapper, fold the edges and pinch them together to seal and give it the dumpling shape.
3. Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 15-20 minutes (Until the chicken is properly cooked/ check the temperature).

Achar Recipe:

1. Roast the sesame seeds, cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorn and coriander seeds until brown.
2. Roast the tomatoes over an open flame or in a pan until the skin is charred. Allow them to cool, then remove the skin.
3. Caramelize the onions for 10-15 minutes
4. Roast the garlic and ginger in open flame/ pan.
5. In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted ingredients
6. Blend until you get a smooth or slightly chunky consistency, depending on your preference.
7. Grind the roasted sesame seeds, cumin seeds and coriander seeds and add them to the mixture and mix them in the blender.
8. Adjust the seasonings and lemon juice as needed and garnish with fresh cilantro and scallions.
9. Now dip the momo with achar and enjoy.

Side: Chukauni

Ingredients:

• 3-4 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
• 1 cup plain yogurt (Absolutely No flavored yogurt)
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoon mustard/ vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• ½ tablespoon Timur (Sichuan peppercorn)
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• Fresh lemon/ lemon juice

Recipe:

1. Cut the boiled potatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
2. In another bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
3. Toast the sesame seeds and Sichuan peppercorn and ground them to a fine powder.
4. Add chopped green chilies, grated ginger, cumin powder, salt and ground sesame seeds. Mix well.
5. Pour the yogurt mixture over the cubed potatoes and gently mix everything together. Please do not mash the potatoes
6. In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat.
7. Once hot, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, and turmeric powder.
8. Remove from heat and pour the tempering over the yoghurt and potato mixture.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro.