Bengal's Delight: Murgh Jhol Momo
Bengal's Delight: Murgh Jhol Momo
A twist on the traditional Nepali momo, Bengal's Delight: Murgh Jhol Momo is an Indian-inspired, juicy and flavorful dumpling dish originating from the city of Kolkata, West Bengal. It combines tender chicken momos with a spicy tomato-based gravy, creating an unforgettable main course experience.
🛒 Ingredients
- 500g g Boneless Chicken Breast
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 2tbsp tbsp Ginger Paste
- 1tbsp tbsp Garlic Paste
- 2 pieces Green Chili
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 1tsp tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1tsp tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1tsp tsp Salt
- 2cups cups Tomato Puree
- 2tbsp tbsp Bengal Gram Flour
👨🍳 Instructions
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Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the boneless chicken breast, all-purpose flour, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chili, cilantro, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well until everything is well combined.
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Step 2: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
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Step 3: Divide the dough into 12-15 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a thin circle.
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Step 4: Place a tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each dough circle.
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Step 5: Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the momo.
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Step 6: Heat oil in a pan and shallow-fry the momos until they are golden brown on both sides.
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Step 7: Remove the momos from the pan and set them aside.
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Step 8: In the same pan, heat some oil and sauté the onions until they are translucent.
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Step 9: Add the tomato puree and Bengal gram flour to the pan and stir well.
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Step 10: Add water to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Step 11: Reduce the heat and simmer the gravy for 10-15 minutes or until it thickens.
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Step 12: Add the cooked momos to the gravy and stir well.
💡 Pro Tips
Use warm water while kneading the dough to make it easier to roll out. Don't overfill the momos, as they may burst open while cooking. Adjust the amount of red chili powder to your desired level of spiciness.