masala momos

Ingredients 
1 1⁄2 cup Maida
2 tsp Oil
Salt to taste
Warm water to knead the dough
Method
Knead all the ingredients in the dough section and form a semi soft dough.
For the stuffing

Ingredients
1 small carrot chopped
6-8 French beans chopped 
50 gm Cauliflower chopped 
1 small potato chopped 
1 tsp Cumin seeds 
1 small onions small, chopped 
3-4 Green chillies chopped 
1 inch Ginger chopped
1⁄2 tsp crushed Black pepper
1⁄4 tsp Turmeric powder 
1⁄2 tsp Red chilli powder 
1⁄2 tsp Aam chur powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves chopped 

Method
To make the Stuffing
In a pan pour oil and sauté cumin seeds for about thirty seconds. Then, add the chopped ginger, green chillies and sauté further. Next, sauté the onions until translucent. Next, put in the vegetables and fry until they are almost done. Add all the spices and stir-fry. Adjust seasoning and remove.

To make the Momos
Divide the dough into small, equal balls and roll them into little 3-inch discs. Stuff them with vegetables, shape them into momos and keep aside.

For the Kadhi

Ingredients
2 Tbsp Besan 
1 cup Curd 
1 tsp Turmeric powder 
1⁄2 tsp Red Chilli powder
1 tbsp Ginger and garlic paste 
1⁄2 tsp Ajwain 
1 tsp Green chilli paste
Salt to taste 
For the Kadhi
1 inch Ginger, chopped 
1 Onion sliced 
1 tsp whole peppercorns
4-6 Cloves
1⁄2 tsp Fenugreek seeds 
1 tsp Cumin seeds 
1⁄4 tsp Asafoetida 
Oil for cooking

Method
Heat oil in a pan and sauté asafoetida, while black pepper, cloves, fenugreek seeds, bay leaves, dry red chillies, cumin seeds, ajwain for a few seconds. Now add the chopped ginger, sliced onions and green chillies and sauté until the onions are translucent. Whisk together, besan, ginger and garlic paste, curd, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt. Add about 4-5 cups of water and whisk again. Pour this mixture into the pan and cook until it comes to a boil. Simmer and cook for about 5-6 minutes. Slowly add all the momos in the kadhi, cover and cook for about two minutes. You'll know it's ready, once the momos begin to float. Serve hot as a wholesome meal in individual bowls.