Vegan Momo with Tomato Sesame Chutney

About This Recipe

Vegan Momo with Tomato Sesame Chutney is a Nepali dumplings with measured ingredients, clear heat levels, practical timing and recipe-specific doneness checks.

Equipment

• ✓ Mixing bowl
• ✓ Rolling pin
• ✓ 9 cm cutter or small bowl
• ✓ Steamer

Ingredients

• 350 g plain flour
• 180 ml warm water
• 350 g cabbage
• 180 g carrot
• 350 g tomatoes
• 45 g sesame seeds
• 6 g salt
• 450 g finely chopped filling
• 120 g onion
• 20 g ginger
• 15 g garlic
• 20 ml oil
• 4 g cumin

Easy Step-by-Step Method

Complete one numbered step before moving to the next. Keep the heat and timing exactly as written.

1. Make the dough: Combine the flour, salt and warm water. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth, cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling: Mix the plant-based filling with onion, ginger, garlic, oil and spices until evenly seasoned and lightly sticky.
3. Make the chutney: Cook the tomatoes until soft, then blend with toasted sesame, chilli, salt and lemon until smooth.
4. Divide the dough: Roll the rested dough into a rope and divide it into equal 18–20 g pieces.
5. Roll the wrappers: Roll each piece into a 9 cm round, keeping the centre slightly thicker than the edge.
6. Fill and pleat: Place a measured spoonful of filling in the centre. Pleat and seal firmly so no filling escapes.
7. Steam: Arrange in a lightly oiled steamer and steam over rapidly boiling water for 10–12 minutes.
8. Check doneness: Cook until the vegetables or grains are tender while still holding their intended texture.
9. Rest briefly: Leave the momo in the open steamer for 2 minutes so the wrappers set.
10. Serve: Serve immediately with the tomato-sesame chutney.

Chef Notes & Tips

Chef tip: keep every component of Vegan Momo with Tomato Sesame Chutney fully plant-based. Check labels on stock, curry paste, pastry, noodles and sauces to confirm that every component is certified plant-based. Weigh ingredients before starting and adjust salt only after tasting.

Ingredient Substitutions

• ↔ Vegetable stock → unsalted homemade vegetable broth
• ↔ Coconut cream → unsweetened oat or soy cream
• ↔ Plant yogurt → unsweetened soy or coconut yogurt
• ↔ Maple syrup → date syrup or agave syrup

Food Safety & Doneness

Use clean boards and utensils, wash produce thoroughly and refrigerate cooked food within 2 hours. Check packaged stock, sauces, pastry and noodles and use only products clearly labelled plant-based.

Serving & Plating

Use a warm plate, keep portions neat and add the final herbs, seeds or sauce immediately before serving.

Storage

Cool promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat only once until steaming hot. Freeze only when the texture of the dish is suitable.

Nutrition & Dietary Information

Calories: 430 kcal

Protein: 15 g

Carbohydrates: 62 g

Fat: 14 g

Approximate nutrition per serving; values vary with brands, trimming and serving size.