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Momo Chutneys

These two chutneys elevate the taste of momos. They are easy to make and ever so delicious. They keep well for 3-4 days if stored in the refrigerator.

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Main ingredientsWhite sesame seeds, Oil, Ginger, Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes, Dried red chillies, Green chillies, Fresh coriander stems, Sichuan peppers, Salt
CuisineNepali
CourseChutneys
Prep time25-30 minutes
Cook time30-35 minutes
Serve
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • Sesame Seed Chutney
  • ½ cup white sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2-inch ginger, roughly chopped
  • 15-20 garlic cloves
  • 2 medium onions, roughly chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 10-12 dried red chillies
  • Salt to taste
  • Tomato Chutney
  • 4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 15-20 garlic cloves
  • 2-inch ginger, roughly chopped
  • 2-3 green chillies
  • 10-15 fresh coriander stems, roughly chopped
  • 10-12 dried red chillies
  • ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. To make sesame seed chutney, heat oil in a shallow non-stick pan, add sesame seeds and sauté for a few seconds.
  2. Add ginger and garlic, mix and sauté for 2 minutes. Add onions, mix and sauté till translucent.
  3. Add tomatoes, dried red chillies and salt, mix well and cook till tomatoes are pulpy.
  4. Add ½ cup water, mix well, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Allow to cool and transfer into a grinder jar and grind to fine chutney. Transfer into a serving bowl.
  6. To make tomato chutney, heat oil in a shallow non-stick pan, add garlic, ginger and green chillies, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add tomatoes and coriander stems and mix well.
  8. Add dried red chillies, Sichuan peppercorns and salt and mix well. Add ½ cup water, mix well, cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or till the tomatoes are pulpy.
  9. Allow to cool, transfer into a grinder jar and grind to a fine chutney. Transfer into a serving bowl.
  10. Serve both the chutneys with momos.
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