Paneer Tikka Momo

Steps

1. 1To begin making the Paneer Tikka Momo Recipe, first let’s make the dough.
2. 2In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt and add water slowly and knead to form a medium stiff dough. The dough should be non sticky, smooth and firm.
3. 3Keep the momo dough covered for 2 hours before making filling.
4. 4In a mixing bowl, combine the paneer cubes along with heavy cream, tandoori masala, garam masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt and lemon juice and mix well. Set aside for 15 minutes.
5. 5Heat a pan on medium-high flame, place the paneer tikka pieces and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
6. 6Turn off the flame, transfer the paneer tikka into a bowl and set aside.
7. 7Take a bamboo dim sum maker, or the regular idli steamer and fill it with water and pre heat it over a medium heat.
8. 8Divide the momo dough into equal portions, of lemon sized balls.
9. 9Take each ball and start rolling it out on a surface. Roll out the dough as thin so that the outer layer of the momo is thin and delicate.
10. 10In every flatten dough leaf, add 1 tablespoon of the Paneer Tikka filling and fold the edges to semi circles and start pleating to give a nice characteristic pleats.
11. 11Do the same with all the rest of the dough and filling. Keep the completed Paneer Tikka momos under a moist cloth to prevent drying.
12. 12Grease the steamer plate with oil or place butter paper before placing Paneer Tikka momo to prevent from sticking.
13. 13If using traditional steamer it has own boiler or if using bamboo steamer then boil water in a shallow pan and when water start boiling put momo filled bamboo steamer on it. Steam the Paneer Tikka momos for 10 - 15 minutes until done.
14. 14Serve Paneer Tikka Momo Recipe as an appetizer along with a meal of Tofu & Peanut Noodles - Spiked With Sriracha Sauce and Kung Pao Chicken With Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe for a weekend meal.