Nadur Monji
| Course | Appetizer or snack |
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| Region or state | South Asia |
| Main ingredients | Lotus stem, Gram flour |
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Nadur Monji or Nadir Monji (Kashmiri: نَدٕرؠ مۄنٛجہِ ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [nadɨrʲ mɔnd͡ʒi]) is a fried snack (fritter) prepared from lotus stem and gram flour. With its origins in Kashmir it is found across South Asia.[1]
Preparation[]
Nadur monji are created by taking one or two ingredients such as Lotus root, Rice flour, salt, , Caraway seeds, , 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.
External links[]
- Appetizers
- Indian snack foods
- Kashmiri cuisine
- Deep fried foods