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mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a vegetarian option while chickpeas are more economical.

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and soak for 30 minutes.

Cook the lentils in boiling water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Peel and chop the potatoes, cauliflower, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.

Heat mustard oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the chopped vegetables and cook for another 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.

Add turmeric, cumin, and coriander; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables and simmer until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Prepare the momo wrappers by rolling out dough and cutting into circles.

Fill each momo wrapper with a small amount of filling (chicken or vegetables) and seal tightly.

Steam the momos in a steamer basket for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Serve the rice and lentils on a plate, accompanied by the vegetable curry and momos.

Drizzle soy sauce and vinegar over the momos before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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