Nuchhina Unde

How to Prepare

1. Soak the dals as per pre-processing instructions.
2. Grind the soaked dals into a coarse paste without adding too much water.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground dal paste with chopped green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves, grated coconut, and salt.
4. Add cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida to the mixture and mix well.
5. Shape the mixture into small oval or round dumplings (unde).
6. Grease the idli plates or steamer tray with a little oil.
7. Place the dumplings in the idli plates or steamer tray.
8. Steam the dumplings for 15-20 minutes on medium heat until cooked through.
9. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
10. Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.