Momos Chutney Recipe | Momo Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
14 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
International
Momos Chutney Recipe | Momo Sauce
Description
The recipe involves boiling tomatoes and dried red chilies in water until soft, then draining and peeling the tomatoes. These are blended with chopped garlic, black peppercorns, Sichuan pepper (optional), and seasoning such as salt and sugar, forming a spicy and tangy chutney. The absence of added water in blending maintains a thick consistency suited for dipping.
The fresh garlic and peppers provide sharp heat and aromatic layers, while sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes. Sichuan pepper contributes a unique, numbing spice if included, enhancing the chutney’s complexity.
This chutney is traditionally served alongside steamed momos, offering a vibrant accompaniment that cuts through the dumplings' richness. It can also be adjusted in spiciness by varying the number of dried chilies to suit personal taste.
For an umami boost, adding a small amount of soy sauce is recommended. The recipe scales well, allowing easy doubling or halving depending on serving size.
Ingredients
- 145 grams tomato or 2 medium to large tomatoes
- 3 to 4 red chili halved and seeds removed, dry
- 1 teaspoon garlic or 4 to 5 medium garlic - chopped, chopped
- 1 Sichuan pepper (timur), optional
- ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sugar or add as required
- salt as required
- 3 cups water - for cooking tomatoes
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the tomatoes first for a couple of times in water. Break the dry red chillies and remove the seeds. Rinse them in water.
- Heat 3 cups water in a pan and let it come to a boil.
- When the water comes to a boil, then add the tomatoes, dry red chilies in it. Boil the tomatoes on a medium heat.
- Cook them uncovered for a total of 8 to 9 minutes.
- When the tomatoes have cooked and softened, carefully drain the water using a strainer. Let the tomatoes and red chilies cool at room temperature.
Making momos chutney
- When the tomatoes become warm or cool, then slice off the top eye part of the tomato. Peel the skins from the tomatoes.
- Roughly chop or crush them and then add in a blender jar along with its juices. Or you can just crush them with your hands while adding in the blender jar.
- Also add the red chilies along with chopped garlic, black peppercorns and sichuan pepper.
- Add both sugar and salt according to taste.
- Without adding water, grind or blend to a smooth and fine consistency. If you prefer you can strain the chutney to get an even more finer consistency.
- Remove the momos chutney in a bowl and serve with veg momos or any momo recipe. You can even refrigerate the momo sauce and it stays good for 1 to 2 days in the fridge.
- Apart from veg momos, this spicy momos chutney also goes well with any pakora or fritter or patties.
Notes
- Increase dried chilies quantity for a spicier chutney if desired.
- Sichuan pepper is optional and can be omitted if unavailable.
- Add ½ teaspoon soy sauce to introduce subtle umami flavor.
- Do not add water when blending to maintain texture.
- Recipe easily adjusts to half or double quantities depending on need.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 537IU | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 8µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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