Nucchinunde - Steamed Lentil Dumplings

Protein loaded and flavoursome as well being super healthy, Nucchinunde is a popular South Indian dish that's often made during festivities. With it's unique flavours of herbs and spices, Nucchinunde is delicious along with popular sides like Chutney, Majjige Huli etc.

Here it is, my version of NUCCHINUNDE - STEAMED LENTIL DUMPLINGS:

Ingredients:

1 cup channa daal, 1/2 cup toor daal, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, green chillies chopped, handful curry leaves & coriander chopped, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp asetofida, salt to taste, optional dill leaves & onion chopped.

Make:

1. Wash and soak the channa daal and toor daal together for atleast 3 hours. 

2. Drain after soaking and transfer to a mixer. Mix roughly so some lentils are still visible.

3. Transfer to a bowl, add in chopped ginger, chillies, curry leaves, coriander, coconut, onion if using. Also add in cumin seeds, salt, turmeric powder and asetofida. Mix it all together. 

4. Using your palms, make small long oval shapes. 

Place them in a greased steamer and steam for about 25 minutes. 

Rest the Nucchinunde for 10 minutes and serve with your favourite chutney or Majjige Huli.