Women chefs make Momos in Sikkim: Indian dim sums!

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Sikkimese women press out the batter into little circles and then roll up chicken momos to place them in the steamer. Momo has become a traditional delicacy in Nepal, Tibet and among Nepalese/Tibetan communities in Bhutan, Sikkim and Darjeeling district. It is one of the most popular fast foods in many regions of Nepal populated with people of Tibetan or Himalayan origin. Momos have spread to India in places with a significant Tibetan and Nepalese diaspora, including West Bengal, Assam, Delhi, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Bangalore, Arunachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Method: For the Dough: 1. In a bowl, mix in the Flour and the Baking Powder. 2. Add in the Water a little at a time to form a dough. 3. Once in comes together, knead for another 10 minutes. 4. Cove