Karnataka is famous for a variety of steamed snacks. Apart from the well known Idlis to Kadubus to Nuchinaunde, all are thoroughly enjoyed by the traditional and authentic kannadigas.
For travel, these lentil dumplings are easy to make and carry. They can be served as snacks or even for breakfast. Take a look to know the simplest procedure of preparing them.
Nuchinaunde/ Steamed Dal Dumplings:
Ingredients:
For travel, these lentil dumplings are easy to make and carry. They can be served as snacks or even for breakfast. Take a look to know the simplest procedure of preparing them.
Nuchinaunde/ Steamed Dal Dumplings:
Ingredients:
- About 2 big cups of Toor Dal/ Masoor Dal (soaked in water for about 6 hours)
- 4-5 Green Chillies (or according to taste)
- Curry Leaves (7-8)
- Finely Chopped Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Ginger paste
- 1/2 cup Fresh Coconut (grated)
- Salt to taste
- Pinch of Asafoetida/ hing powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
- To a mixi jar, add the soaked dal, salt, coconut, 2 chillies, hing, ginger, cumin seeds and coarsely grind without water.
- Transfer the ground mixture and add chopped coriander, remaining chillies and mix well.
- Grease the idli plate with a few drops of oil.
- Make oval shaped dumplings of the mixture and steam it for about 15- 20 minutes. Tasty travel snacks are ready to serve.
