Ingredients

• 250 g - tender lotus stems, peeled and sliced
• 1.5 cup - rice flour
• 1 tbsp - plain flour
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - red chilli, crushed
• 1 tbsp - hot oil
• To deep fry - oil
• To taste - salt

How to Make Nadur Moonji

• Sprinkle salt over the sliced stems, toss and keep aside for 15 mins.
• Mix both the flours in a large bowl.
• Add cumin seeds, chillies, salt and mix.
• Add enough water, to make a batter thick enough, to coat the back of a spoon.
• Heat oil to deep fry.
• Dip one slice of stem, at a time, into the batter.
• Let into the hot oil gently.
• Repeat till there are enough to fry in one batch.
• Fry on medium heat, till golden and crisp on one side.
• Flip gently and repeat for other side.
• Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot and crisp.
• If desired, sprinkle some pepper powder or chat masala or sauce over fritters.