Step 1

Take out the amount of flour you’ll need to make your momos. A white wheat flour, instead of whole wheat flour, is typically used to make momos. The amount of flour you’ll need will depend on how many guests you’ll be serving. If you want to make enough dough for four people, then you’ll need two cups of flour and about ¾ to 1 cup of water. You can half this flour to water ratio, or double, triple, or even quadruple it depending on your needs.

Step 2

Mix the flour, salt, and oil. To create the dough for your momos, start by pouring your flour into a large bowl, and then adding salt and oil.

Step 3

Add the water bit by bit to the flour mixture. Don’t add the water all at once because you may not need it all to form your dough. Add a little water at a time while mixing with your free hand, until the flour mixture moistens and begins to stick together.

Step 4

Form the dough by hand. Knead the dough by hand, adding more water if the dough seems dry, crumbly, or unwilling to stay together. Knead until the dough becomes firm, smooth, and flexible. It shouldn’t stick to your hands.

Step 5

Let the dough sit for 30 minutes. When your dough is formed, place it in a clean bowl or container and cover with a damp cloth or lid. This is an important step that will keep your dough moist and allow the flour time to absorb the water.