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Nuchinunde | Steamed Lentil Dumpling

Nuchinunde is steamed lentil dumplings made in Karnataka for breakfast. These are easy to make and protein packed. You can make these for evening snacks as well.
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Karnataka
Keyword Easy Breakfast Dishes, Savory Lentil Cake
By Cook Method Steamed
Occasion Meals for Two
By Diet Gluten Free, Protein Rich, Vegan
Dish Type Steamed Dishes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 balls
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Toor Dal
  • 1/2 cup Chana Dal
  • Water for Soaking
  • 1/2 cup Coconut grated
  • 2 tbsp Coriander finely chopped
  • Few Curry Leaves Chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 2 no Green Chilli finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera
  • A Pinch Asafoetida / Hing
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the dals with enough water for at least 3 hours.
  • Drain the water and take it along with chopped green chilies, ginger and grind to a coarse paste without adding water.
  • If required just sprinkle few drops of water.
  • Once the paste is ground, transfer to a bowl and add the chopped coriander leaves, curry leaves and grated coconut, salt, and hing.
  • Mix everything well and make a ball, rolling in your palm, making a slightly oblong balls.
  • Grease the idli plates with little oil, place the balls and steam the balls for 15 mins.
  • Make sure if the idli pan with just enough water.
  • Once done, allow the balls to cool down for 5 mins.
  • Serve hot with Chutney
  • I made Sambar and Coconut Chutney

Notes

Traditionally finely chopped Dill Leaves are added. Since we don't get dill leaves in our area, I had to skip it.
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