Delhites & Our Ever Advancing Love For Delicious Momos!
Trigger Warning: This Blog Will Make You Drool & Your Stomach Growl
When was the last time you had a bite of heavenly momos? So good that it made you want to do a
little dance of joy?If you are a typical Delhite, you probably relate to this feeling the most!
This town is painted red but literally with the momos chutney. No questions asked Delhi’s street
food is extremely popular and when it comes to Delhi, you will find the streets adorned with momo
stalls. Little momo dumplings stalls have taken the city by storm. Delhi’s love for momos has
already been well documented by many food bloggers. There are bizarre experiments with momos
being done. What’s more, is that Momo Festivals are being organized.
When We Were Blessed With Momos
The whole thing began with a dumpling. It's the delicious layer of dough that's wrapped around a
filling.
There is a belief that Momos were introduced to India in the 1960s when an influx of Tibetans
came to India. They settled in a variety of areas of India which included Ladakh, Darjeeling,
Dharamshala, Sikkim, and Delhi - all of the main Momo hotspots we have come to recognize and
are familiar with.
Another theory is there was a connection between the Newar merchants from Kathmandu that
brought this renowned recipe to India from Tibet in their journeys through the Silk Route. The
popularity of their food spread to other regions of the nation, eventually becoming the beloved
soul food for many of us.
Regions such as West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam all have different kinds of
momos. It is interesting to note that they are found in the regional food of just Sikkim as well as
Arunachal Pradesh.
When The Classic Momo Got Amped Up With Indian Touch
In India, we've got the ability to adapt the most delicious food items to our preferences. This is why
it's not surprising that we're able to find Momos with a variety of variations filled with various
fillings. Paneer momos, chilly chicken momos, vegetables, creamy, cheesy, crispy, tandoori, maggi momos,
all of them have found their homes in the delicious Momo.
Undoubtedly, one of the most flexible foods that you can find is the Momo. You can find momos in
five-star restaurants in the form of a delicious broth made of meat. You can also find the same
momo dumplings as a street-style snack that is served with spicy sauces.
That’s not all, today high-quality frozen momos are readily available. Frozen momos are
ready-to-cook and you can get them for dinner parties and occasions. You can directly take them
out of the freezer, and steam these frozen momos. Grab some spicy dipping sauce and enjoy!
Momos are so easy and simple that they're just as delicious to try, making them a cult favorite with
both global and local palates. Contrary to traditional recipes, Delhi has also got its share of veg
momos options, because of Tuesdays.
Types Of Momos In Our Hit-List
A smoking-hot plate of momos along with some sizzling hot chili sauce and mayonnaise is way
more than just an evening snack. It is an emotion! Just like that, some of the most popular momos
that have touched our hearts have to be these 5.
The steam momos are the OG momos. A smoking hot plate of steamed momos with a sizzling, spicy
momos chutney and mayonnaise, is just so irresistible! If you are looking for vegetarian options,
you can try steamed veg momos or steamed paneer momos. These scrumptious momos are filled
with minced veggies or paneer (cottage cheese)
For non-vegetarian options, you have the steamed chicken momos, with juicy chicken balls stuffed
inside a smooth and steam covering. Steam momos are always the number 1! Bonus point, you can
find them all over the city, in every corner but have you tried the steam momos at More Than
Chinese? We recommend you mustttt try them out, they serve the best steam momos in Delhi
Creamy Momos
Not even exaggerating, these momos are indeed worth drooling over. The sauce of the creamy
momos is creamy enough to leave you longing for more and the red chutney compliments it exactly
as it should. Creamy momos are your steamed or steamed-fried veg, paneer or chicken momos
tossed in the creamy sauce. The hype surrounding them is real; they are definitely among the top.
Chilly Momos
If you are in for something hot and spicy, you will love these steamed momos dipped in hot chilly
sauce. Try this once; we bet you won’t regret it. Chilly momos are also a sort of gravy momos, but
the gravy will set your tastebuds on fire! You can order these in the stuffing of your choice like
paneer momos, veg, chicken, or any other stuffing. The chilly sauce is the entire player!
The fiery hot garlic sauce is a delightful treat for those who are craving something spicy. Not
everyone can nail this chilly sauce, but the chilly momos at More Than Chinese is an amazing
rendition of this dish which is a must-try. If you are craving chilly momos in West Delhi, you can
order from this place.
This crunchy version of momos is made by deep frying the momo or frying after steaming the
momo. These fried momos attain their lovely texture because they are filled with sauteed
vegetables and are then deep-fried until they turn to a beautiful golden brown. The momo
dumplings are soft, juicy, and generously stuffed, you will have a volcano of flavors bursting in your
mouth!
Quite a rage in Delhi, kurkure momos are steamed momos that are coated with a crunchy base and
then deep-fried. The choice of stuffing varies from paneer and chicken to fish and veg momos.
You'll be in love with this variation. Kurkure momos are a deluxe version of the fried versions.
These are covered in pieces of Kurkure and then fried to create a crisper appearance and spicy
flavor. This tasty kurkure momos recipe is delicious when served with spicy sauce and mayonnaise
sauce.
Major Momo Lovers We’ve Come Across!
Some momo eaters just can’t have enough of the spicy chutney and then others make even the
steamed momos creamy by dipping them in mayo. But apart from these, broadly, there are 2 kinds
of Delhi Momos Lovers.
● 1, They have their go-to momos place and it's a sin for them to have momos from
elsewhere.
● 2, They know exactly when a new momos joint opens up in Delhi, and are the first ones to
If you think you fall under the second category, voila! You are in for a treat because every day new
momo kiosks keep popping up here and there in Delhi! But not all of them are worth a try, right?
Delhi Gets Its New Favorite Hub For Momos!
There are few pleasures in this world as satisfying as a platter filled with momos. These little
pieces of happiness filled with the best sweet fillings are brought to our hearts as soon as they are
placed on our plates. From the thickness of the layer, to the juiciness of the filling, from the size of
the momos to the pieces and price per plate, a good plate of momos have to check all the boxes.
Not to forget, the chutneys or dips that come along the side enhance the taste of the momos. VERY
IMPORTANT!
I have tried momos from almost all corners of Delhi. From Janpath, all the way to Chanakyapuri
where literally our boss took our entire office to taste the momos, almost 1 hour away from our
office! The craze we have for momos is real! Just 2 months ago, a new food joint opened up in
West Delhi, “More Than Chinese” and as I heard they had the best momos near me, I had to give
the momos a try!
Speaking without any bias, sponsorship, offers, in for me, hands down, More Than Chinese
serves the best momos in Delhi! Where do I even start to support my claim? From the size of the
momos to the authentic taste, the perfect blend and balance of flavors, the juiciness of the stuffing,
they have nailed it. Even the creamy and chilly momos have a beautiful taste, unlike the momos I
have tried at other places where the cream and sauce overpowers the taste of the momos.
Also, if you are very particular about hygiene and safety, this place has earned bonus points for
that too. It has an open kitchen where you can see the sanitary processes and see the chefs cook
fresh ingredients with cleanliness and transform them into a mouthwatering meal.
They serve a variety of these momos. If you are willing to try something hot and spicy then, chilly
momo is your best answer. The chilly momos served here is a must-try, setting your taste buds on
fire!
You don’t even have to listen to me! The place offers free tasting for momos so go check for
yourself! More Than Chinese is in Vikaspuri, West Delhi, Near PVR Cinemas. If you are a true
momos fan like me, go try this out! I am craving a plateful of some piping hot momos so please
excuse me while a Zomato me some momos!
pay a visit. They will go miles for good momos!