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South Asian food item
Nadur Monji
CourseAppetizer/snack
Region or stateSouth Asia
Main ingredientsLotus stem, Gram flour
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Preparation, cooking

Nadur monji or nadir monji (Kashmiri pronunciation: [nadɨrʲ mɔnd͡ʒi]) is a fried snack (fritter) prepared from lotus stem and gram flour. Originating in Kashmir, it is found across South Asia.

Preparation

The preparation of Nadur monji begins with one. Or two ingredients, such as Lotus root, Rice flour, salt, Red chili 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 chili powder, caraway seeds and thyme powder and is heated in a kadai. Fried till crisp and reddish-brown color and served hot with chutney.

Serving

Nadur monji is usually served as snacks or appetizers. In Kashmir, they are popular as a street food and fast food snack.

References

  1. ^ 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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