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.
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 15 minutes minutes Total Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
- 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
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 .
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