How long does Kunukku take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kunukku serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kunukku vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kunukku?

1 cup Rice, ½ cup Chana Dal, ½ cup Toor Dal, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 3 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kunukku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kunukku?

About 411 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kunukku

Name: Kunukku
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Chana Dal; 1 cup Rice; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1.5 tsp Salt; For Deep Frying Groundnut oil; ¼ cup Water; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Toor Dal

Also known as Pakoda, Bajji · Veg · Rice dishes, Dal

Rice dishes Dal Snacks & Starters Vegan Low fat Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving411 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Rainy Day

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Kunukku: deep-fried fritters of a ground toor dal, chana dal, rice and red chilli batter with onion. Mild, serves 4, 35 min plus soaking, video.

Ingredients

11 items

Cooking for4 servings

Chana Dal½ cup
Rice1 cup
Dry Red Chilli4
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Groundnut oilFor Deep Frying
Water¼ cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Toor Dal½ cup

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	411kcal	1644kcal
Protein	15g	60g
Carbohydrate	75g	301g
Fat	6.3g	25g
Fibre	9.5g	38g
Sugar	1.6g	6.4g

Cookd masalas for rice

Method

1
In a mixing bowl, add all the dals and rice, pour water wash it thoroughly, and let them soak for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight. Add the soaked dals and rice to a mixer jar along with ¼ cup water and the dry red chillies and blend into a coarse paste.
Chana DalRiceDry Red ChilliWaterToor Dal
2
Add all the other ingredients to the batter and mix thoroughly.
Coriander LeavesSaltCurry leavesGreen ChilliOnion
3
Portion it into small pieces and deep fry until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot.
Groundnut oil

Before you start

How long does Kunukku take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kunukku serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kunukku vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kunukku spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kunukku?: 1 cup Rice, ½ cup Chana Dal, ½ cup Toor Dal, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 3 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kunukku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kunukku?: About 411 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.