Chilli Paneer Momos!? We Tried The All-New Momos By Pillsbury (2024)
Here’s our quick verdict on Pillsbury’s Frozen Momos – Chilli Chicken & Chilli Paneer. Let’s find out our test result.
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Mishry Rating
GOOD!
Summary
The momos are generously filled from end to end, and the stuffing is flavorful as well. The texture of the chicken needs some improvement, but we loved the soft and fresh-tasting paneer. The rating is for the Chilli Paneer variant.
Known for their cake mixes, Pillsbury recently launched momos in four flavors.
The unique part is that these momos come with a Magic Momo Masala which can be used as a garnish on momos or can be blended to make a thick dip.
We reviewed the Chilli Paneer & Chilli Chicken momos. Our review of Pillsbury Momos is based on parameters like taste, texture, pricing, packaging, and convenience.
Table of Contents
Pillsbury Momos – Quick Glance
Details on the two variants we reviewed:
| Pillsbury Momos | Mishry Rating |
| Chilli Paneer | 3.5 |
| Chilli Chicken | 3.5 |
Our Review Factors
What are we looking for? We are looking for fresh-tasting, delicious momos with a thin casing.
The following are the parameters for Pillsbury momos review:
1. Taste
The key aspects we noted in this segment were:
- The taste of the filling
- How balanced and fresh are the flavors?
- How delightful is the overall bite?
2. Texture
In terms of texture, we’re examining two elements: the outer casing and the filling. For the chicken momos, we assess the juiciness of the chicken. In the case of the paneer momos, we examine the softness and freshness.
What about the outer casing? Is it thin, thick or does it feel doughy?
In addition we also noted information on the price, packaging, and the shelf life.
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Pillsbury Momos – Detailed Review
As stated on the pack, there are 3 methods to cook these momos. These are:
- Steamed
- Pan-Fried
- Deep-Fried
We used the pan frying method.
Both the variants include a sachet of the momo masala. The masala is orange in color and has a noticeable amount of black and white sesame seeds.
For our momo dip, we mixed this masala with mayo and it turned out into a nice, creamy dip. It has a spicy flavor with a delightful crunch from the sesame seeds. While it differs from the typical momo chutney, it’s still a tasty dip.
These momos are available in 4 variants – Veg Delight, Chilli Paneer, Chicken Delight & Chilli Chicken. We reviewed the Chilli Paneer and Chilli Chicken momos and the following segment holds all information on our overall experience:
1. Chilli Paneer
Product Details
The packaging of this variant has a similar color scheme of blue and white in the background but with green detailing. A 213 gm pack is priced at Rs. 225 and offers a shelf life of 9 months.
The packaging includes the momos + a sachet of momo masala.
The main ingredients are : Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Onion, Capsicum (14.7%), Paneer Milk Solids (13.7%), Spring Onion (4.2%), Edible Vegetablé Oil (Sunflower), Seasoning, Garlic, Soy Sauce, Stabilizer (Ins 442), Ginger, Starch, Iodized Salt, and Green Chillies.
The seasoning includes : Spices & Herbs, Iodized Salt, Sugar, Refined Wheat Flour, Natural, Nature Identical & Artificial (Jalapeno, Flavouring Substances, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Soya), Soy Sauce Powder, Acidity Regulators (INs 330, Ins 334), and Vinegar Powder, Flavour Enhancers® (Ins 627, Ins 631), and Anticaking Agent (Ins 551).
How We Made Them?
We cooked the momos using the pan-frying method for our review.
Taste
Chilli Paneer has a lovely combination of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors, and this momo was able to do deliver on all those lines well. The flavor of the filling feels exactly like having Chilli Paneer. The capsicum and spring onions bring in a lot of fresh flavors enhancing the overall experience further. The paneer tastes fresh too.
Texture
Similar to the above variant, the texture of the outer casing does not feel doughy nor it is dry. The small diced pieces of paneer are tender and extremely soft. Each momo is generously filled from end to end, and there are no empty pockets.
- The texture is not doughy.
- Paneer has a fresh taste.
- The spring onion and capsicum lends a pleasant flavor.
- Thumbs up for the apt ratio of casing to filling.
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2. Chilli Chicken
Product Details
The chilli chicken momos is priced at Rs. 250 for a 213 gm quantity. This pack includes around 10 momos. The packaging has blue and white background colors with red detailing.
The elements included in this chilli chicken momos are : momos and 1 sachet of momo masala. This has 9 months of shelf life.
The following are the main ingredients used in the momos :
Refined Wheat Flour, Chicken, Onion, Capsicum, Spring Onion, Edible Vegetable Oil, *Seasoning, Ginger, Stabiliser, Garlic, soy sauce, starch, iodized salt, green chilli.
*Seasoning: Spices & Herbs, Iodized Salt, Sugar, Refined Wheat Flour, Natural, Nature Identical & Artificial (Jalapeno, Flavouring Substances, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Soya), Soy Sauce Powder, Acidity Regulators (Ns 330, Ins 334), Vinegar Powder, Flavour Enhancers® (Ins 627, Ins 631), and Anticaking Agent (Ins 551).
How We Made Them?
We opted for the pan-frying method to cook these momos.
Taste
Flavor-wise, we enjoyed the momos and the overall chilli-chicken taste was quite pleasant. We could evidently taste the flavor of spring onions and capsicum.
These momos carry hints of desi-chinese flavor. Desi Chinese is a unique flavor that blends the classic flavors of Indian spices with the bold and lively tastes of Chinese cooking.
Texture
The momos have maintained a consistent shape throughout. The outer layer is of medium thickness, not too thick that it feels doughy. As for the chicken filling, the texture lacked the expected juiciness. Nevertheless, the ratio of the filling to the casing was just right. These momos have abundant filling with no empty pockets to be found.
- No empty pockets.
- Flavorful seasoning.
- Generously filled.
- Uniform shapes.
- Does not feel doughy.
We felt the chicken lacked the juiciness as we would expect it.
Looking for flavorful momos with ample filling? Then you must try Pillsbury’s Chilli Chicken momos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Pillsbury Momos review:
These have a shelf life of 9 months.
None of the above variants we tried are spicy.
A single piece of steamed veg momo carries around 30 to 40 calories. Whereas a single piece of fried veg momo carries around 50 to 80 calories.
Yes. Steamed momos are generally a healthier option compared to fried momos as they are low in calories, have a reduced fat content and help retain the nutritional value.
The outer covering of the momos is usually made using flour, water and salt. As for the filling, it can be either vegetarian or non-vegetarian.
These are often served with accompanying sauces or dips.
What’s Our Final Take?
Pillsbury’s latest ready-to-eat momos fared well in our review!
We tried two variants, Chilli Chicken and Chilli Paneer. The flavors are well represented in the taste, and the outer casing has a pleasing texture. All the momos are well-stuffed with filling, and we never felt like we were having any empty bites.
However, the chicken’s juiciness fell slightly short of our expectations, while the paneer’s freshness was commendable.
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