Mo-Mos and Khotes

Description

 * Source: Hot & Spicy by Marlena Spieler, 1985, Jeremy P. Tarcher Inc.
 * Posted by Linda Davis

Dough

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * ¾ cup hot water

Mo-mo filling

 * 8 oz lean ground lamb or beef
 * ½ onion, finely chopped
 * 1 cup chopped raw kale
 * ½ cup cilantro, chopped
 * 3 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
 * 1½ tsp curry powder
 * 1 tbsp sherry, vermouth or brandy
 * 2 tsp flour
 * 2 tsp soy sauce
 * ½ tsp cayenne pepper or ½ tsp hot chili paste

Khote filling

 * 2 tb butter
 * 1 chopped onion
 * 3 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 3 jalapeno peppers, sliced
 * 1 tsp cumin
 * 1½ tsp curry powder
 * ½ tsp dry ground ginger
 * ½ tsp turmeric
 * 1½ cups raw broccoli, chopped
 * ½ red bell pepper, chopped
 * 1½ cups mashed baking potatoes
 * ¼ cup chopped cilantro
 * 2 tbsp yogurt
 * juice of ½ lime
 * salt and cayenne to taste
 * 1 bunch kale to line steamer

Dough

 * 1) Pour hot water over flour; mix with fork.
 * 2) When cool enough to handle, finish mixing with your hands until dough holds together.
 * 3) Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until chilled through.
 * 4) Work one piece of dough at a time; pinch off a walnut-sized chunk, shape into a ball, knead several times, then roll flat on a floured board.
 * 5) Place dough circle in the palm of your hand; in the middle of the dough, place about 1 tbsp filling. Bring up edges and seal at top with little gathers.
 * 6) Leave a tiny hole at top for steam to escape during cooking.
 * 7) Line steamer or bottom of skillet with kale leaves.
 * 8) Top with a layer of dumplings and steam over boiling water 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 9) If using a skillet use just enough water to cushion the Mo-Mos; replenish water as needed.
 * 10) Serve immediately, pairing Mo-Mos with soy sauce, ginger, and vinegar. May also be served with Achar.

Mo-mo filling

 * 1) Combine all ingredients.

Khote filling

 * 1) Melt butter in skillet.
 * 2) Add onion and garlic and cook over low heat until onion is limp.
 * 3) Add chiles and spices and cook a minute or two longer.
 * 4) Add broccoli and red bell pepper. Cook until they are crisp-tender.
 * 5) Add mashed potatoes, cilantro, yogurt, lime, and salt and cayenne to taste.