Whole Wheat Veg Momo

Sinking your pearly whites into a momo is a great treat, especially to a foodie. Even though it is a common street food, probably nobody thinks twice before reaching out for a plateful of these hot and steaming momo's. Of course, we assure ourselves with the fact that as these are steamed, they are obviously a healthy choice.
And, then soon the plate is licked clean and in some time the guilt trip starts, for the momo's were made from maida or all purpose flour :(, which is not very healthy.

Switch to whole wheat flour and bid farewell to the guilt train. Wheat flour is a much healthier option, with it's own set of benefits as well. Wheat, vegetables and steam - all healthy and tastes similar to it's maida counterparts.

Although, these momo's are a slightly tanned cousins of the maida one's.

INGREDIENTS

For the Dough

• 1 Cup Whole Wheat (Atta)
• Luke Warm Water
• A pinch of salt

For the Filling

• 1 Cup of Finely Chopped Vegetables including carrot, cabbage, onion, capsicum, beans (as per availability)
• 2-3 Sprigs Coriander Leaves
• 1 Tspn Garam Masala
• 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 Tspn Chilly Powder (optional)
• 1 Tbspn Butter, melted 
• 1 Tspn Ginger Paste
• Salt, as per taste

METHOD

• Make a dough with the whole wheat with luke warm water. Cover and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
• Chop all the veggies finely and add all the other 'filling' ingredients. Mix well.
• Pinch out 1/3rd" balls and roll into circlular shapes. Use flour for dusting.
• Lay it on your palm and place a spoonful of the stuffing. Lightly fold. Fold and pinch the edges to seal.Repeat the process with the rest of the dough and filling.
• Boil water in a steamer. Grease the container with oil and place the momo. Place inside the steamer and let it cook for about 10-12 minutes.
• Healthy and tasty whole wheat veg momo's!! Red Momo Chutney goes well as an accompaniment.