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CREAMY JHOL MOMO RECIPE topped up with chili

Creamy Jhol Momo Achar Recipe (No Tomato)

This creamy jhol momo soup has no tomato; just sesame, soybeans, and peanuts for a rich, nutty flavor and perfect with hot Momo.
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CourseMain
CuisineNepali
CategoryMomo
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings5
Calories119kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp roasted peanuts
  • ¼ cup white soybeans

Oil

  • tbsp ghee or butter

Seasoning

  • 1 tsp salt(to taste)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp sichuan pepper

Other

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • cup chopped onion

Water

  • 2 cup warm water
  • 2 cup warm water

Instructions

Roast Sesame & Soybeans

  • In a dry pan over low heat, roast the sesame seeds and soybeans until lightly golden.
    2 tbsp white sesame seeds, ¼ cup white soybeans
  • Set them aside in a bowl along with the peanuts.
    3 tbsp roasted peanuts

Sauté the Aromatics

  • In the same pan, add a butter or ghee.
    1½ tbsp ghee or butter
  • Sauté the onions, garlic, ginger and timmur until the onions are soft and lightly browned.
    2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, ⅓ cup chopped onion, ½ tsp sichuan pepper

Blend Everything Together

  • In the blender, combine roasted sesame seeds, soybeans and peanuts. Blend them first.
  • Next, add the sautéed onion, garlic, and ginger. Add water and blend until smooth.
    2 cup warm water
  • Pour the blended jhol into a bowl.
  • You’re looking for a thick but pourable consistency, so feel free to adjust the water as needed.
    2 cup warm water
  • Add salt and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste.
    1 tsp salt(to taste), 1 tbsp lemon juice

Notes

#. If you like it spicy, you can add some spicy tomato achar, timmur chop, or red chili paste on top.
#. Let the jhol cool slightly before pouring it over the momo.
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and may not be exact.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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