Keto Cabbage Momos Recipe

Last updated on March 4, 2026

Cabbage momos might just be the most unexpected low-carb twist you didn’t know you needed! If you have been missing out on your favorite momos while following a Keto diet, try this unusual– yet brilliant – Keto Cabbage Momos Recipe to upgrade your dumpling game. It’s perfect to give you the same comfort but without the unwanted carbs. This recipe uses tender cabbage leaves to wrap around tasty stuffing instead of the typical wheat or all-purpose flour (maida) wrappers. And, you get light, gluten-free, low-carb momos for guilt-free snacking anytime you want.

Whether you follow a Ketogenic Lifestyle or are simply seeking ways to cut down on refined flour, my cabbage momos tick all the boxes. Plus, these are loaded with fresh veggies and spices to bring out all the flavor you desire without the extra carbs. Try them once and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them.

Preparation Time
15 minutes

Cooking Time
15 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Servings
2-3 (makes around 8-10 momos)

Ingredients:

• Cabbage Leaves
• 1tbsp oil
• 1 medium onion
• 5-6 garlic cloves
• 1 medium carrot
• ½ cup finely chopped cabbage
• 1 medium capsicum
• 4-5 tbsp paneer (Indian cottage cheese) – Optional
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp salt (or as per your taste)
• 1 tbsp red chili sauce
• 1/2 tbsp soya sauce
• ½ tbsp vinegar

Instructions:

Boiling Cabbage Leaves:

1. Begin by cutting cabbage, removing the stem, and separating leaves.
2. Chop the remaining cabbage for stuffing.
3. Take a pan and heat water in it over a medium flame.
4. Add cabbage leaves to boiling water. Keep leaves in boiling water for 5-7 minutes or until it gets soft.
5. Take out softened leaves. Repeat step 4 for all cabbage leaves (depending on the quantity you want to prepare).

Stuffing:

1. Take a pan and heat some oil over a medium flame.
2. Add 5-7 chopped garlic cloves and stir for a while.
3. Add finely chopped onion (medium-sized) and keep stirring until it turns translucent.
4. Next, add ½ cup finely chopped cabbage, one finely chopped capsicum, and one grated carrot to it. Cook this mixture on a high flame for 1 minute.
5. You can also add some mashed paneer in the stuffing (optional).
6. Add salt to taste, black pepper powder, ½ tbsp soya sauce, 1tsp vinegar, 1 tbsp red chilli sauce, and mix everything well.

Roll the Momos:

1. Gently pat dry the boiled cabbage leaves using a clean kitchen towel to remove excessive moisture.
2. Lay a boiled cabbage leaf flat and trim any tough stem portion.
3. Remove its thick stem portion with a knife for easy folding.
4. Add stuffing into the leaves and fold gently to form a roll.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the boiled leaves for as many momos as you want.

Cooking Cabbage Momos:

1. Take another pan and heat oil in it over a medium flame.
2. Shallow fry cabbage momos in it.
3. Rolls are ready to serve with any chutney of your choice.

Nutritional Value (per 2 momos):

Caloreis
85 kcal

Carbohydrates
4g

Protein
5g

Fat
6g

Do try it and let me know how it turned out for you. These Keto Cabbage Momos are a healthy way to enjoy your favorite comfort food wrapped in cabbagey goodness. You can pair them with my chutney recipes, like Red Bell Pepper Chutney or Keto Coconut Chutney.

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