Spicy Potato dumplings

Name: Spicy Potato dumplings (Aalu ko Momo)
Cuisine: Nepali
Ingredients: 1 recipe Fresh Momo Wrappers; Salt, adjust to taste; 2 fresh hot green chilies, finely chopped; 4 or 5 green onions (white and green parts), finely chopped; ½ cup finely chopped cilantro; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1½ teaspoons ground coriander; 1½ teaspoons Nepali garam masalaa; 2 pounds boiling potatoes; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 2 cups)

Aalu ko Momo

Preparation info

Makes
4 to 6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Food and Flavours from Nepal

By Jyoti Pathak

Published 2023

About

Here is a very simple vegetarian momo filling made from potatoes that are boiled in their skins, peeled, and mashed before they are seasoned with onion, ginger, garlic, and other spices.

Ingredients

2 pounds boiling potatoes
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 medium

Asia
Nepal
Starter
Vegan

Method

Put the potatoes in a medium-size saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and when cool enough to handle, peel and mash the potatoes and set them aside.

Heat the oil in a wide saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, but