Jhol Momo Recipe | Jhol Achaar | Nepali Momo Soup

ground meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while ground chicken is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, and salt is a basic alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while seasoned water is a budget-friendly substitute.

Dry roast sesame seeds and peanuts in a pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add oil and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, then add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until the onion turns translucent.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.

Add salt, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala; mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

Let the mixture cool slightly, then blend it into a smooth paste with the sesame seeds and peanuts.

Pour the blended mixture back into the pot and add 4 cups of water; let it simmer for about 10 minutes, checking and adjusting the salt as needed.

Prepare steamed momos (the creator mentions using steamed momos but notes fried ones are an option).

Once the sauce is ready, pour it generously over the momos, ensuring each is well covered with the soup.

Drizzle chili oil on top before serving.

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