How to make cheese momos: Bhutanese recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: paneer

Tofu provides a lower-calorie alternative while maintaining texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free and can enhance flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat.

Chop cabbage into small pieces.

Chop onion into small pieces.

Slice carrot into small pieces.

Chop green chili finely.

Chop garlic and ginger finely.

In a bowl, mix chopped vegetables with 4 teaspoons of oil and salt.

Add cheese to the vegetable mixture and mix well.

In another bowl, add 1 cup of flour and enough water to make a smooth dough.

Knead the dough until smooth and let it rest for a few minutes.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a round shape.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each round and fold to seal.

Prepare a steamer and steam the momos for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

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