Delhi Momos Recipe – With Spicy Red Chutney
Delhi Momos Recipe 🔥 With Spicy Red Chutney
Delhi Momos Recipe – Make soft, juicy veg momos at home with this easy street-style recipe. Includes spicy red chutney and pro tips for perfect texture.
By Amit Kaul
Location: India
Published on: April 8, 2026
Craving Delhi-style street momos at home? These soft, juicy veg momos with spicy red chutney are better than market—perfect texture outside, flavorful filling inside, and ready without special equipment.
🛒 Ingredients: Delhi Momos Recipe
🥟 Dough:
- 2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)
- Salt to taste
- Water (for soft dough)
🥬 Filling:
- 1 cup cabbage (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup carrot (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup capsicum
- 2 tbsp spring onions
- 1 tsp garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe: Delhi Momos Recipe
🥣 1. Make the Dough
Mix flour + salt
Add water gradually → knead smooth, soft dough
Rest for 20–30 minutes
🌶️ 2. Prepare Filling
Heat oil → sauté garlic + ginger
Add veggies → stir-fry on high flame (2–3 mins)
Add soy sauce, pepper, salt
Cool completely
👉 Filling must be dry, not watery
🔵 3. Shape Momos
Roll small thin discs
Place filling in the center
Fold into pleated dumplings
✔ Thin edges = authentic street texture
♨️ 4. Steam
Grease steamer
Steam momos for 10–12 minutes
✔ Done when they look slightly shiny & firm
🔥 Street Style Red Chutney (Must Try)
- Soak 6–8 dry red chilies
- Blend with garlic, salt, and vinegar
- Cook lightly in oil
👉 Spicy, tangy & exactly like street stalls
🔥 Optional: Tandoori Momos Upgrade
- Mix curd + chili powder + garam masala + salt
- Coat steamed momos
- Grill or air-fry till lightly charred
🍽️ Serving Style
Serve hot with:
- Red chutney
- Mayo (Delhi street combo 😍)
💡 Pro Tips (Street Secrets)
✔ Chop veggies very finely
✔ Keep dough soft but tight
✔ Don’t overfill → avoids tearing
✔ Steam on medium heat
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❌ Common Mistakes
Thick dough → chewy momos
Watery filling → soggy dumplings
Over-steaming → dry texture
About the Author
Amit Kaul is a food content writer and digital publisher based in India. He specializes in creating original, experience-driven recipes and home-cooking guides. All recipes published on this website are personally researched, tested, and written by him, following Google’s E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) guidelines.
