Nepali Spicy Momo Sauce ( Piro Momo Achar)

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat.

Step 2

Once hot, add fenugreek seeds and sauté for a minute.

Step 3

Then add dried red chili and saute for a minute.

Step 4

Add ginger and garlic. Cook it for few minutes then add sichuan pepper. .

Step 5

Add the seasonings - turmeric, red chili, cumin and coriander powder. Cook all the spices for a few minutes.

Step 6

Next, add tomatoes and combine everything well. Cook it with the lid on until the tomatoes are tender and mushy.

Step 7

Add salt and cool the mixture down.

Step 8

Transfer mixture to the blender and blend it for 10-15 seconds until thickened.

Step 9

Finally transfer sauce into the bowl, and garnish with cilantro before serving with momo.