ZERO OIL Nuchina Unde Recipe | How to make Nuchinunde | Steamed Savoury Lentil Cake | GF, V
Nuchina unde is Karnataka's delectable steamed lentil dumplings, a nutritious and flavourful delight . Served as a snack or breakfast.
Equipment
- Steamer
- Spice Blender
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Split Pigeon pea Toor Dal
- 1/2 cup Bengal gram Channa dal
- 1/2 cup Coconut grated, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 tsp Ginger
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 5 Red chillies adjust spice
- 2 tsp coriander chopped fine
- 1 tsp curry leaves chopped
Addons (optional, I didn't use)
- 1/4 cup Chopped fresh dill leaves
- 2 TBSP Finely minced onion
Instructions
- Wash and Soak the dals with the chillies for about 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, grind this with the ginger (without adding any additional water) to a coarse mixture.
- Heat an idli cooker / steamer with adequate water to come to a rolling boil. Grease the idli moulds / flat tray to place the roundels.
- Add the other ingredients and mix well.
- With slightly greased palms, make small portions of this into oblong / oval roundels. Place these in the greased idli moulds / greased plates
- Finish for all the batter. Steam for 18-20 mins.
- Insert a tooth pick at the end of 20 mins to see if it comes out clean.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and more freshly grated coconut
- Serve with any chutney or Majjigehuli (the ideal combo recommended for Nuchinunde)
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