Taste with Health: Make Guilt-Free Momos and Flourless Pizza at Home

Pizza and momos are two dishes loved by almost everyone—children and adults alike. While pizza’s cheesy layer and momos’ spicy filling make them irresistible, both are usually high in calories because of refined flour and processed ingredients. Eating them too often can harm digestion and lead to weight gain. But the good news is—you can enjoy these treats in a healthy way at home. Here’s how to make delicious and nutritious versions of both momos and pizza.

Healthy twist on momos
Traditional momos are made with refined flour (maida), but you can make them healthier by using semolina (suji) or multigrain flour. For the filling, use protein-rich ingredients like crushed soya chunks and paneer, along with colorful vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, onions, cabbage, and broccoli. Add salt, red chili, garam masala, and a bit of grated ginger for flavor.

Step-by-step momo recipe

Knead the semolina or multigrain flour using lukewarm water until smooth, then cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest.

Finely chop all vegetables and soak soya chunks in water until they swell. Squeeze out the excess water and mash the paneer.

In a pan, heat a little oil and sauté ginger and garlic. Add all vegetables, salt, and spices. Stir-fry until soft, then mix in the soya chunks and cook until dry. Let the mixture cool.

Roll out small dough balls, fill them with the mixture, and seal the edges.

Steam the momos in a steamer or over boiling water until they turn translucent.

Serve hot with Schezwan chutney or a mild homemade sauce for kids.

Healthy pizza made without flour
You can enjoy pizza without using refined flour by making the base from semolina and yogurt. It’s light, healthy, and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup semolina (suji)

• ¼ cup yogurt

• Salt to taste

• Eno fruit salt (or baking soda)

• Pizza sauce, grated cheese, and assorted vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, and corn

Recipe:

Mix semolina, yogurt, and salt with a little water to form a thick batter. Cover and rest for 10–15 minutes.

Add Eno and mix well just before cooking.

Heat a thick-bottomed pan, grease lightly with oil, and pour the batter to form a thick base. Cook covered on low flame.

Flip the base, spread pizza sauce, and sprinkle some cheese.

Add chopped vegetables generously, top with more cheese, oregano, and chili flakes.

Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the base is crisp.

Your flourless, healthy pizza is ready—packed with flavor but much lighter than the regular one.