The Untold Journey of Momo: From the Himalayas to India's Streets | Nazar Ya! ki Khau Gali
Aaj hum explore karenge Momo! Ki yeh kaise Himalayan delicacy se har Indian gali tak pahuncha! Toh aaiye, kholte hain Momo ke saffar ka ek naya chapter, aur jaante hain kaise yeh sabka favorite street food ban gaya. Agar aap ek Momo lover hai toh Nazar Ya! ki yeg video aapko zaroor dekhni chayiye!
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00:00Do you know that momos are so popular in Delhi that there is a momo stall at an average of every 500 meters?
00:13WowMomo sells more than a million momos all over India every week.
00:18From paneer, chocolate to Nutella, many stores sell momos with more than 50 types of fillings.
00:30So friends, in Nazaria's Khao Gali, we have reached Indian Food History's Marvel, at your favorite momos stall.
00:49Hey, momos are momos.
00:52Oh, yes, whether it is singular or plural, momos are momos, not momos.
00:59If you are from the millennial or Gen Z generation, then you must have tasted momo's uprising and exploration with your eyes and tongue.
01:12I am sure many times you must have been scolded by your family for being too much invested in this Himalayan delicacy.
01:18Now, whether it is your local momo stall, an exclusive outlet or a famous desi restaurant, you will get momo's availability everywhere.
01:27But you will not get this decade-long journey of momo from Bhuja.
01:32Don't worry, my team and I will trace this dramatic journey to fame for you.
01:38The momo yatra.
01:39The story of momo's origin goes through many ups and downs.
01:44It is believed that dumplings had evolved in Nepal and Tibet till the 14th century.
01:49By the 17th century, these dumplings had become a staple snack in Tibet's Lhasa.
01:54Strong trade relations between Tibet and Kathmandu have played an important role in bringing momo to you and me.
02:02There are two very interesting theories that factually trace momo's further entry.
02:07Firstly, in the 1960s, during the China-Tibet conflict, Tibetan communities in India were resettled in Ladakh, Dajling, Dhamshala, Sikkim and Delhi.
02:18These areas became momo's first hotspots.
02:21Another theory says that momo was introduced to India by Nepal's Neva traders.
02:26In Newari, one of the oldest languages of Nepal, momay means cooking by steaming.
02:31It is very much possible that momo came to us from both ways.
02:35It is not necessary that there is only one way to reach anywhere.
02:38People of Dajling also say that momo was an elite delicacy in the early 70s and 80s, which was only available in restaurants.
02:47India, a nation of momo lovers.
02:50If you ever come to Delhi, you will find that momo is omnipresent.
02:54You will definitely find a momo stall at every corner of the street.
02:58Momo has become a prominent part of Delhi's food culture.
03:01Whether you have gone out with friends for a drink or on a special date, momo will always be there by your side, making the evening a little more spicy.
03:10Majnu's teela, Dolma Aunty in Lajpat Nagar and Yeti's Himalayan momos are Delhi's most favorite spots.
03:17Similarly, momo references are found in many Bollywood movies.
03:21There is even a character named Momo in a movie called Circus.
03:26After the year 2000, momo has become a niche street food in tier 1 cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore.
03:33This industry was further grown in organized food chain brands.
03:37Wow Momo, which started in Kolkata in 2008, today has more than 350 outlets in India.
03:44Brands like Dim Sum Cafe, Momo King, Momo Company, Momo Mong and Momo Factory flourished a lot after 2010.
03:52After entering the popular domain in 2010, the population of momo lovers has increased rapidly.
03:57In even smaller tier 2 and tier 3 cities like Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, etc., you will find momo at every street corner.
04:05Once someone comes to India, his hospitality is full.
04:10Along with that, we also color it in our own color.
04:13The momos that used to be made with beef, pork or tibetan style yak meat and was served with soup and pickle,
04:20we have put our own desi tempering in its fillings and making style.
04:25Fried momo, Jhol momo, Tandoori momo, Gravy momo, Kote momo, Chilli momo and even Chocolate momo.
04:31I have not tried this chocolate momo.
04:34Tell us in the comment section below, how do you like this chocolate momo?
04:38Vegetarian momo has its own world.
04:41In the styles that I have told you earlier, you will find a lot of veg options.
04:45You will easily find vegetable, paneer and soya options in maximum places.
04:51Now this makes you think, why have momo become so popular across India?
04:56Is it just the taste or is there something deeper?
04:59Well, our opinion says that it's a mix of both.
05:03Momo are adaptable.
05:05They can be steamed, fried or even tandoorified.
05:08Whether you like chicken or paneer, spicy chutney or creamy mayonnaise,
05:13there is a momo for everyone.
05:15We are all momo lovers.
05:17But even today, the communities that bring momo and their many cuisines for us,
05:23face racial discrimination every day.
05:26If a delicacy like momo starts being used like racial slurs,
05:30then what is the use of this cultural exchange and evolution?
05:34Let's together make sure that we and our friends and their families
05:38respect all cultures in the same way.
05:41And with healthy cuisines, healthy fun continues.
05:44I, Ashish Atrey, will continue to serve you stories of more amazing dishes from Nazariya's Khao Gali.
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06:08In the comment section, do share your favorite momo variety with us.
06:12I will meet you in the next video.
06:14Till then, keep living life, keep sharing love.
06:18Goodbye!