Momo Ko Jhol Achar

Momo Ko Jhol Achar: Nepali Momo Dipping Sauce

Momo Ko Jhol Achar is an essential component in Nepali cuisine, traditionally served as a flavorful and aromatic dipping sauce with the ever-popular Nepali momos. This sauce combines roasted soybean and sesame seeds with a tangy tomato base, infused with fresh coriander and mint for a refreshing finish. Perfectly balanced with spice and zest, this sauce is sure to elevate any serving of momos or other complementary dishes.

Ingredients

🌰 1 cup soybean seeds
🌾 1/3 cup white sesame seeds
🛢️ Sufficient amount of oil for frying
🌿 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
🌶️ 3 green chilies
🧄 2 tsp chopped garlic and ginger
🌕 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
🍅 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Red chili powder
🍋 1 whole lemon for 2 tsp lemon juice
🌿 Some fresh coriander leaves, chopped
🌿 Some mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

1- Roast Seeds:

• Heat a non-stick pan on an electric coil stove.
• Once hot, add the soybean seeds.
• Roast while stirring with a spatula until light brown and popping.
• Transfer to a bowl.

2- Roast Sesame Seeds:

• In the same pan, roast the sesame seeds until fragrant and popping.
• Add to the bowl.

3- Prepare Tomato Mixture:

• Heat sufficient oil in the pan.
• Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
• Add green chilies, and chopped garlic and ginger.
• Fry until fragrant.

4- Cook Tomatoes:

• Stir in turmeric powder and chopped tomatoes.
• Add salt and red chili powder.
• Mix well.
• Cover the pan with a glass lid and let the mixture cook for about 2 minutes.
• Remove the lid after 2 minutes, ensuring the tomatoes have broken down.
• Turn off the heat.

5- Blend Ingredients:

• Stir in chopped coriander and mint leaves.
• Blend roasted seeds into a fine powder using Homgeek blender.
• Add cooked tomato mixture to the blender with powdered seeds.
• Blend with approximately 2 glasses of water.

6- Finalize and Serve:

• Pour into a white ceramic serving bowl.
• Squeeze 2 tsp lemon juice into the sauce and stir before serving.

Prep Time: Approximately 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 2 minutes
Total Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: Non-stick pan, Spatula, Wooden and stainless steel bowls, Knife, Bamboo cutting board, Homgeek blender, Glass lid, Electric coil stove, White ceramic serving bowl, Black plastic spoon/ladle, Pint glass, Stainless steel fork

Cooking Tips

• Ensure seeds are roasted properly to enhance flavor.
• Add lemon juice after blending to keep the flavor fresh.
• Adjust the water quantity to get your preferred sauce consistency.

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Momo Ko Jhol Achar