Diabetic / Diet Friendly Khapli Momos Recipe

 

These diet friendly momo's are packed with flavors and taste. These dumplings turned out so fluffy and soft, it pairs well with ginger chai. Both khapli and raw jackfruit flours are easy to digest it is not heavy compared to other flours. Khapli flour is also referred as diabetic atta locally.

All products used in this recipe are available at Praakritik which is a organic web store and offers wide range of locally sourced organic products. All products such as flours are hygienically ground and packaged, the shelf life can vary between 6 to 9 months for every product.  Praakritik Web Store Link: https://praakritik.com/collections/spices

Recipe Video Posted on my English Youtube Channel 😊

What is khapli Wheat Flour?
Khapli = Emmer wheat is an ancient grain full of micronutrients, minerals and vitamins and makes a healthy alternative to Wheat.

At Praakritik Organic Emmer Wheat Grains sourced from certified organic farms located in Belgaum, Karnataka.

Emmer wheat flour or Khapli atta is rich in fibre and low on gluten molecules.

It is a great alternative for diabetics as it regulates blood sugar levels.

It is good for the heart and an immunity booster.



What is Raw Jack Fruit Flour?
Chemical and preservative free flour is produced from mature green unripe jackfruit grown Naturally from the farms in Kollam district, Kerala.

Being high in fiber, it helps to improve digestion and metabolism.

Low levels of carbohydrate and calories compared to wheat and rice helps to control the sugar level. 

Jackfruit flour can be a good substitute used in baking and cooking many dishes without gluten. 


Dough:
1/2 Cup Praakritik Khapli Wheat Flour
1/4 Cup Praakritik Raw Jackfruit Flour
1 Pinch Praakritik Himalayan Pink Salt
1 Cup Warm Water

Filling:
1/2 Inch Ginger
8 Pods Garlic
5 Green Chilies
1 Large Onion
1 1/2 Cup Cabbage
1 Tsp Praakritik Pink Salt
1/4 Tsp Garam Masala
1/4 Tsp Noodles Masala or Curry Powder
2 Tsp Sesame Oil

Prep:
Boil a cup of water and reserve.

In a mixing bowl, add the khapli wheat flour and the jackfruit flour.

Add a pinch of pink salt.

Mix both the flours well.

Gradually add hot water and knead to form a dough.

Prepare a semi tight dough.

Add a tbsp oil knead for 2 more minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Peel, wash and roughly chop all the veggies (onion, garlic, ginger) chilies and cabbage.

Add ginger, garlic and chilies to a mixer jar and pulse twice to form a coarse paste. reserve the masala on a plate.

Add the onion to the mixer jar and pulse 3 to form a coarse paste. reserve the onion on a plate.

Add the cleaned cabbage in small batches and pulse thrice to form a coarse powdery consistency. reserve the ground cabbage on a plate.
Prepare Filling:
Heat a wok with 2 tsp oil.

Once the oil reaches temp. Add all the veggies at once. 

Stir the veggies cover and cook on low flame for 10 minutes.

Once the veggies have softened add pink salt, noodles masala and garam masala stir and fry until the moisture from veggies evaporate.

Remove the cabbage filling from flame and allow it to reach room temp.

Knead the khapli dough once.

Form marble size dough balls roll it in some dry khapli flour and place it on a flat surface.

Gently rollout the dough ball and form thin rotis. 

Using a bowl or a round cutter cut out the roti and reserve on a plate. Prepare a batch of 6 to 7 wrappers.

Take a wrapper and place 2 tsp of cabbage filling in the middle.

Gently apply tiny amount of water to the edges of the wrapper and fold to form a crescent shape. From one end pinch and seal the wrapper on the other side fold to form a triangle and pinch the edges.
Place a wok with enough water then place the steam basket. Allow the water to boil and form steam.

Apply 1 tsp ghee or oil on the base of steam basket. place a batch of  6 momos inside the steamer. Cover and cook the momos on medium flame for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes gently touch the momos and check if the momo is firm. Using a spoon remove the momo from steam basket and serve it on a plate with some mint chutney and mustard sauce...Enjoy!

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