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Togari Nuchhin Unde

Togari Nuchhin Unde are steamed lentil dumplings , which are an ideal protein-packed healthy breakfast from the Karnataka region of South India.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 11/2 cups Tuvar dal
  • 4 while red chillies
  • 4 green chillies chopped
  • 1/2 cup coconut grated
  • 1/8 tsp asafoetida
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cooking soda

Tempering

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp coconut grated

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the dal for 2 hours , Drain.
  • Grind with red and green chillies , ginger, coconut and asafoetida to a coarse paste. Do not add water while grinding .
  • Mix in salt , cooking soda and coriander leaves.
  • Form the dough into small lemon sized balls and shape into ovals .
  • Steam in a greased tray of a steamer for 10-12 minutes.
  • Let cool and arrange in a shallow tray.

Tempering

  • Heat oil , add mustard seeds . As soon as they splutter , pour over the steamed dumplings .
  • Sprinkle lemon juice and garnish with coconut and coriander leaves .

Notes

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