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.
Servings2 people
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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