Nadur Monji
Nadur Monji is a fried snack (fritter) prepared from lotus stem (Naduru) and gram flour. With its origins in Kashmir it is found across South Asia.[1]
| Course | Appetizer or snack |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | South Asia |
| Main ingredients | Lotus stem, Gram flour |
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Preparation
Nadur monji are created by taking one or two ingredients such as Lotus root, Rice flour, salt, Red chilli powder, Caraway seeds, Thyme powder, cauliflower, cayenne pepper, chili pepper, or occasionally black cumin. Lotus roots are cut into long pieces and further cut into strips. Mixed with rice flour, salt, red chilli powder, caraway seeds, thyme powder and is heated in a kadai. Fried till crisp and reddish-brown color and served hot with chutney.
Serving
Nadur monji are usually served as snacks or appetizers. In Kashmir, these are popular as a street food and fast food snack.
References
- Asian Agri-History Foundation (2006). Asian Agri-history. Asian Agri-History Foundation. p. 232. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
.. Nadur monji is a delicacy prepared during fairs and community get-together.
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