Why Indians are mad for momos
Al JazeeraThese tender, savoury Tibetan dumplings are a street food favourite in places like Kolkata and Delhi – just don’t forget the chutney. However, he offers this important caveat: “Every single momo is a dumpling, but every single dumpling is not a momo.” Momos are a subclass of dumplings. Dalal suspects that momos originated in Tibet – “momo” is a Tibetan word. “Tangy chutneys, pickles and dips form an integral part of Indian meals”, including street food, he says, adding: “People often remember the dish with the condiment served, dictating the popularity of any street shop or restaurant – and momo is no exception.” A momo is incomplete without the red chutney, Wang explains, which is prepared by soaking dry red chillies in oil and grinding them with a little salt. Of course, the “tactile satisfaction a hot momo offers when eaten at the end of a day could be the main cause of its popularity as a street food”, says Ghildiyal.
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