Momo Chutney

The sauce that comes with our momo, and the one people ask to buy by the container. It's a Nepali-style achar built on roasted tomato and toasted sesame seeds, ground down with garlic, ginger, dried red chili and a little timur — Sichuan pepper — which gives it the faint numbing tingle that separates a real momo chutney from a generic red dipping sauce. It's tangy and nutty before it's hot, with the heat arriving a beat later. Order an extra side if you're sharing a plate of momo at the table, because the standard portion goes fast. It's also good on samosas, with naan, or spooned over rice. Vegan and gluten-free. Available at all Curry Gate locations in Charlotte, Matthews and University City.