Kunukku is traditionally prepared by soaking dhals and rice and grinding with chillies and salt. This batter is deep fried like bonda. But for a quick version, we can make it with left over idli batter also. This dish is served with chutney.
Easy Kunukku
Course: SnacksCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: EasyServings
3
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesThis Kunukku recipe is made with left over idli batter and is served with chutney
Ingredients
Idli batter – 1 big bowl
Maida or rava – 2 tablespoons
Cooking soda – a pinch
Onion – 1
Green chillies – 2
Curry leaves – few
Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon
Asafotida Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Oil – for deep frying
Directions
- Chop the onion and green chillies finely.
- Add maida or rave to the idli batter and mix well. If necessary add little water to make the batter flow easily from a spoon when poured. Add a pinch of salt along with cooking soda and chopped onion, green chillies and curry leaves to the batter.
- In a kadai put a teaspoon oil and when it is hot add mustard. When it pops up add asafoetida powder and pour over the batter and mix well.
- Heat oil in a kadai and take a small ladle of batter and pour it in the hot oil. Fry till it turns light brown.