Colourful Tibetan Steamed Buns

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    10

    small or 5 large buns
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      55 min

Appears in
Seven Kitchens

By Torie True

Published 2025

  • About

Known as tingmo, these soft and airy Tibetan steamed buns can be found in the northern reaches of India (as well as in Tibet) where Tibetan culture thrives. They require very few ingredients and are very easy to make. Traditionally, they are plain with no additional flavours or colours but ingredients such as turmeric, Sichuan peppercorns, spring onions and beetroot juice can be introduced to make them even more delectable. When it comes to shaping the buns, you can get as creative a