Nuchhina Unde

Makes 30 Nuchhina Undes Cooking Time: 30

Nuchhina Unde is a healthy, filling snack, and quite versatile too. You could either serve it as is, or drop it in a curry to add zing to the dish. It is typically added to magige huli and sambars.

Ingredients: -

• 2 cups toor dal (or 1½ cups toor dal and ½ cup chana dal for added taste)
• 2 green chilies
• ½ cup grated coconut
• 3-4 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 2-3 tbsp chopped dill leaves (optional)
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• ½ cup chopped onion (optional: This is usually skipped during festivals)
• A pinch of asafetida
• Salt to taste

Preparation Method :

1. Soak toor dal for 2-3 hours.
2. Add green chilies and grind it coarsely without water.
3. Mix in coconut, coriander, dill, asefotedia, ginger and salt.
4. Make oval patties about 2" in diameter and steam for 7-8 minutes on high heat.
5. Serve hot with ghee and curds.

Tip: Use an idli cooker for steaming the nuchhina unde, for ease and convenience