Kunukku

Kunukku is a crispy, savoury fritter made by grinding dal &rice to a batter and deep frying dollops of it. Kunukku is a traditional snack for evening tea time that is healthier with the goodness of dal and liked by all ages for its taste.

Kunukku recipe a popular snack made with leftover adai maavu(adai batter).I usually make thin adai batter so as to make crispy adai dosa so couldn’t use the adai batter for this kunukku recipe.I made fresh batter for making this kunukku and it came out so crispy and tasty.

I followed a recipe from my friend and its a no onion recipe, but you can add chopped onions if you prefer.She used to say as kunukku looks tiny,chubby  and cute they use this term ‘kunukku’ for pampering small babies and kids 🙂

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Kunukku recipe

Kunukku is a crispy, savoury fritter made by grinding dal &rice to a batter and deep frying dollops of it. Kunukku is a traditional snack for evening tea time that is healthier with the goodness of dal and liked by all ages for its taste.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Soaking Time3 hours hrs

Total Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings2 people

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup parboiled rice
• 2 teaspoon raw rice
• 1/8 cup toor dal
• 1/8 cup chana dal
• 1 tablespoon urad dal
• 2 nos red chillies

Instructions

• Measure the lentils, rice and add to a mixing bowl, soak in water at least for 3 hours.
• Rinse well, drain and add to mixer jar. Sprinkle little water and grind to a slightly coarse mixture.
• Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl, add coconut bits, curry leaves, salt and hing. Mix well.
• Heat oil in a kadai - pinch small portions and add to oil.
• Flip over and cook until golden brown and crisp. Drain in container with holes / tissue paper!
• Serve Kunukku hot with chutney!

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Notes

• You can use leftover adai maavu too but make sure the batter is not too thin.
• Do not make the mixture too coarse it may crumble while frying in oil.

Nutrition Facts

Kunukku recipe

Amount Per Serving (75 g)

Calories 277 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.1g1%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

Sodium 11mg0%

Potassium 62mg2%

Carbohydrates 57g19%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 10IU0%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Kunukku Recipe Step by Step

1. Measure the lentils, rice and add to a mixing bowl, soak in water atleast for 3 hours.
   
2. Rinse well, drain and add to mixer jar.Sprinkle little water and grind to a slightly coarse mixture.
   
3. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl, add coconut bits,curry leaves,salt and hing.Mix well.Heat oil in a kadai – pinch small portions and add to oil.
   
4. Flip over and cook until golden brown and crisp.Drain and serve hot!
   

Serve hot with chutney!

Crispy kunukku ready for tea time!

Expert Tips

• You can use leftover adai maavu too but make sure the batter is not too thin.
• Do not make the mixture too coarse it may crumble while frying in oil.