Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar shares nutritious high-protein chicken momo recipe. (Instagram) Love momos but want more protein? Chef Ranveer Brar shares a high-protein chicken momo recipe that's nutritious, delicious and ready in 30 minutes.Momos have long been a favourite comfort food, but celebrity chef Ranveer Brar has given the popular dish a nutritious makeover. In an Instagram post shared on July 31, he revealed a high-protein chicken momo recipe, explaining why both the wrapper and the filling qualify as protein-rich while showing viewers how to recreate the dish at home.Ranveer Brar shared a recipe for high-protein chicken momos while explaining what qualifies as a high-protein food. "High-protein means anything that has more than 11% protein. Even the government says that you can call it high-protein." (Also read: Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar's kaju katli recipe promises melt-in-the-mouth mithai in under 40 minutes: Watch )He added that his recipe meets the criteria from the outside in. "That's why we have to proudly say that this is a high-protein momo. Its outer skin is high-protein, and the filling inside is also high-protein."Here's how you can recreate the recipe at home.High-protein chicken momos recipePrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServes: 4IngredientsFor the momo dough1 cup whole wheat flour1½ cups refined flour (maida)Salt, to taste1 tsp sugar1 tsp white vinegarWater, as requiredFor the chicken filling300 g chicken, minced½ cup green onion, chopped1 tbsp tender coriander stems1 tbsp garlic paste1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped1 tsp soy sauceSalt, to tasteFor the momo chutney4-5 tomatoes, halved2 dried Kashmiri red chillies1 cup peanuts3-4 garlic cloves1 tsp coriander seeds1 cup waterSalt, to tasteMethod1. Mix the whole wheat flour, refined flour, sugar, salt and white vinegar. Add water gradually and knead into a semi-soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.2. In a bowl, combine the minced chicken, green onion, coriander stems, garlic paste, chopped ginger, soy sauce and salt. Mix well.3. Roll the rested dough into thin circles. Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the centre, fold and pleat the edges to seal the momos.4. Arrange the momos in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked.5. To make the chutney, cook the tomatoes, Kashmiri red chillies, salt and water for 5-6 minutes.6. Dry roast the peanuts and coriander seeds for 2-3 minutes.7. Blend the cooked tomatoes with the roasted peanuts, coriander seeds and garlic cloves into a smooth chutney.8. Serve the hot steamed momos with the spicy chutney.How to make the momo chutneyHeat a little oil in a pan and add the tomatoes, Kashmiri red chillies, salt and water. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the tomatoes soften. In another pan, dry roast the peanuts and coriander seeds for 2-3 minutes.Transfer the cooked tomatoes with the remaining liquid to a blender. Add the roasted peanuts, coriander seeds and garlic cloves, then blend until smooth. Serve the freshly steamed high-protein chicken momos hot with the spicy chutney on the side.Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only. This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice.
Chef Ranveer Brar shares the secret to making high-protein chicken momos at home: 'Even the wrapper is protein-rich'
Love momos but want more protein? Chef Ranveer Brar shares a high-protein chicken momo recipe that's nutritious, delicious and ready in 30 minutes.






