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Nuchina Unde | Nuchinunde

Name: Nuchina Unde | Nuchinunde
Prep time: 255 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 267 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Toor dal; 1 cup chana dal; 4 green chillies; 1 tbsp chopped ginger; 1 cup chopped dill leaves; 1 cup chopped coriander leaves; 1 cup freshly grated coconut; ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp cumin seeds; few curry leaves, chopped; salt to taste; ½ tsp asafoetida (hing)

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May 16, 2024

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Nuchina Unde – a traditional, wholesome, nutrient rich snack from Karnataka.

Nuchina Unde is a healthy snack made using lentils and leafy greens. Originating from Karnataka, this dish derives its name from the combination of two words ‘nuchchu meaning broken grains and unde is balls or dumplings

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About Nuchina Unde

Nuchina Unde is steamed dumplings made using toor dal, chana dal, dill leaves, coriander leaves, curry leaves and spices. It is more than just a snack. It serves as a hearty meal often enjoyed for breakfast or as a comforting evening treat.

The preparation of Nuchina Unde involves soaking of toor dal and chana dal for few hours. Once soaked, they are ground to a coarse paste alongwith green chilllies and ginger. The lentils paste is then mixed with dill leaves, coriander leaves, coconut and spices. The mixture is then shaped into dumplings and steamed. The steamed dumplings are drizzled with ghee and served with either chutney or majjige huli.

Why we love Nuchina Unde

It is

Nutritious : it is made with a mixture of lentils which are rich in protein and fibre.

Versatile : It can be served in various ways. It can be served as a healthy snack or breakfast item. It can be served with chutney or sambar or majjige huli

Low in fat : Since it is steamed rather than fried, it is low in fat compared to other fried snacks.

Gluten free

List of ingredients to make Nuchina Unde

Lentils : Chana Dal, Toor Dal
Greens : Dill leaves, coriander leaves, curry leaves
Spices : green chillies, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida
Other ingredients : coconut, salt

Step-wise recipe to make Nuchina Unde

Wash and soak chana dal and toor dal for 3 to 4 hous.

After 4 hours, drain the water and transfer soaked dal to a mixer jar. Add chopped green chillies and ginger. Blend the lentils to a coarse paste without adding water.

In a mixing bowl, add the lentils paste. Add chopped dil leaves, chopped coriander leaves, chopped curry leaves, fresh coconut, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt and asafoetida.

Mix well. Shape the lentils paste into oval shaped dumplings.

Place the dumplings in a steamer.

Steam for 10 to 12 minutes.

Drizzle ghee over Nuchina Unde and serve with coconut chutney.

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