Momo Achar Recipe (Perfect Dipping Sauce)

Momo isn’t the same without its special dipping sauce, commonly called “momo achar” or momo dipping sauce. This tangy, spicy sauce perfectly complements delicious momo, whether fried or steamed.

Momo Achar

Momo is usually served with either a jhol soupy sauce or a thick momo sauce, both of which taste great.

During winter, I usually prefer to eat momo with jhol soup, but I usually make this easy momo sauce. If you like spicy sauce to serve with momo, you can try this spicy momo achar.

This sauce is incredibly easy to make and pairs perfectly with any momo (be it chicken, pork, or vegetarian).

It can also be used as a dipping sauce for other foods, such as samosas and pakoras, or even as a sauce for chowmein.

If you’re interested in making momo sauce, I’ve got you covered with a simple and easy-to-follow Nepali momo sauce recipe with step-by-step instructions.

With this recipe, you can enjoy a delicious momo with a perfect dip in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

Tomatoes are the key ingredient in this sauce. I recommend using plum tomatoes.

Ginger, garlic paste, green chili, and cilantro.

Spices: Turmeric powder, cumin seeds, red chili kashmiri powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder.

Seasoning: Salt, black pepper and sichuan pepper – timmur (optional)

Oil: Any vegetable oil of your choice

Photo Instructions

• Heat oil on a medium heat. Once hot, add cumin seed and saute it for a minute. Then, add green chilies and saute it for 1-2 mins.
• After that, add chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
• Then, add all the seasoning (turmeric, red chili, cumin, coriander powder, black and Sichuan pepper, and ginger-garlic paste).
• Mix it well and cover it with the lid.

• Cook it until all the tomatoes are mushy and well cooked. Add salt to taste.
• Finally, let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to the blender.
• Add cilantro and blend it for 20-40 seconds until you see a fine paste.
• Finally, enjoy Nepali momo sauce with your momos or favorite appetizer.

Serving & Storage

Here are some ideas for what to serve with momo sauce:

Momo/Dumpling:

Momo sauce is traditionally served with dumplings or momo (Meat or Veg Momo).

Fried foods:

Momo sauce can be used as a dip for fried foods such as samosa, chicken wings, spring rolls, and pakoras. It also tastes great with chowmein. 

Rice dishes:

Momo sauce can be used as a topping for rice dishes such as fried rice or stir-fried vegetables and rice.

Sandwiches:

Momo sauce can be used as a spread for sandwiches such as burgers or grilled cheese. It adds a unique flavor profile to the sandwich and can replace traditional condiments like ketchup or mayonnaise.

Storage Instructions

Here are some tips to help you store your Nepali momo sauce:

Refrigerate:

After preparing the momo sauce, transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator, and it is best consumed within a week of making it.

Freeze:

If you have a large batch of momo sauce, you can freeze it later. Store the sauce in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Label and date:

To avoid confusion, it’s important to label your momo sauce container with the date you made it. This will help you keep track of how long the sauce has been stored and when it’s time to discard it.

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