Tandoori momos are a delicious variation of the popular street food, momos. These momos are made by marinating the regular momos in a special tandoori sauce, which gives them a unique flavour and a beautiful reddish-orange color. They are then grilled in a tandoor oven, giving them a crispy texture on the outside while keeping the filling juicy and flavourful on the inside.
Tandoori momos have become a popular dish in many Indian cities, especially in the northern parts of the country. They are usually served with mint chutney and tamarind sauce, and are perfect for a quick snack or a light meal.
Tandoori Momos Recipe
To make tandoori momos, you will need:
- 1 packet of momos (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 cup of curd
- 1 tablespoon of tandoori masala
- 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon of oil
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the curd, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt to make the tandoori sauce.
- Dip the momos in the sauce, making sure they are coated evenly.
- Cover the bowl and let the momos marinate in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the tandoor oven or a regular oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Grease a baking tray with oil and arrange the marinated momos on it.
- Grill the momos in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they are crispy on the outside and cooked through.
- Serve hot with mint chutney and tamarind sauce.
Tandoori momos are a perfect blend of Indian and Chinese flavors and are loved by people of all ages. Whether you are hosting a party or just craving a snack, these delicious momos are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the mouth-watering taste of tandoori momos.