MULTI GRAIN VEGETARIAN MOMOS....

MULTI GRAIN VEGETARIAN MOMOS.......MULTI GRAIN AND WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR HAS REPLACED THE REFINED FLOUR IN THE COVERING  WITH A HEALTHY STUFFING OF TOFU, SOY, CABBAGE .......NO MONO-SODIUM GLUTAMATE......HEALTHY OPTION !!

Ingredients:

FOR THE COVERING:

Multi grain whole wheat flour - 2 cups (readily available in the grocery shops)

Flex seed meal - 2 Tbsp

Salt - 1/4 Tsp

Method :

Mix the flex seed meal in two tablespoons of water and leave aside for 10 minutes in a refrigerate.

Mix the flour and the salt and the flex seed meal solution well.

Using warm water knead it into a firm and smooth dough.

Keep aside covered for half an hour.

FOR THE STUFFING

Tofu - 200 gms (mashed)

Soy granules - 1 cup (boiled and squeezed)

Cabbage - 1 cup (very finely chopped)

Ginger - 2 Tbsp  (grated)

Olive oil - 3 Tbsp

Salt - according to taste

Method:

Mix all the above ingredients properly using fingers.

FOR THE MOMOS

Either make 4-5 big balls of the dough and roll out into big circular sheets and cut into small rounds with the help of a round cutter (metal glass or metal bowl can be used)

Or
Make small balls out he dough and roll out small round sheets of 3 inch diameter.

Place 1 Tbsp of the filling in center of the  small  flat roundel made with the dough.
Envelope the filling by folding it (shape into a semicircular pillow).
Start with one end and make pleats. Ensure the pleats are pressed properly that they do not open.
Slightly shape the pleated momo into semicircular  shape by turning it towards inside to give shape.
Repeat the above process with each flat round sheet.

Grease the steaming dishes.  Heat the water of the steamer. Put a Tbsp of oil in the water. 
Place the uncooked momos in the steaming dish . Maintain a little distance between them to avoid sticking,
Steam for 12-14 minutes. When  done the texture turns silky to look at.

Serve super hot with Fresh Garlic-Chili sauce.