20 July, 2016
Rice flakes steamed dumplings| avalakki nuchhinunde
Avalakki nuchhinunde is yet another type of steamed dumplings, prepared by combining less quantity of lentil and comparatively more quantity of beaten rice/rice flakes. It tastes best if made spicy.
This recipe is very much suitable for rainy season with a hot cup of coffee/Tea. A guilt free snack recipe… & can be made for breakfast as well. These dumplings are loaded with protein, calcium and rich in fibre. Can be eaten with any chutney or without any thing also it tastes yum yum.
Ingredients : measuring cup used – 250 ml
- Beaten rice/poha/avalakki ( thick ) – 2 cups
- Toor dal/togari bele – 3 tbsp
- Split bengal gram/Kadale bele – 3 tbsp
- Green chilli – 6 or as per taste
- Ginger – 1 inch piece (I use nearly 2″ piece)
- Coriander leaves – approximately 1/2 cup
- Curry leaves – 2 tbsp
- Carrot – finely chopped – 1/2 cup
- OR
- Cucumber finely chopped – 1 cup
- Grated fresh coconut – 1/2 cup (optional)
- Salt to taste
PROCEDURE :
- Soak both the lentils for 2 hours
- Wash beaten rice , drain all the water & keep it aside covered
- Now in a blender or mixie jar add soaked lentils, chilies, ginger and grind coarsely adding salt & water ( very less water to be used … say about…. 2 tbsp)
- Transfer it into a bowl add coriander leaves, curry leaves, carrot/cucumber, coconut and washed beaten rice and add little more salt if needed ( do check for the salt at this stage )
- Combine everything well and make oval shaped balls and steam it for 10 to 12 minutes
- Serve hot with coffee/Tea
