Ingredients

• 1 cup - toor dal (soaked in water for about 3-4 hours)
• 1/2 cup - grated coconut, fresh/frozen
• 2 to 3 - green chillies, low to medium spiced or 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - hing
• 1/2 tsp - jeera powder
• 1 inch piece - ginger, chopped finely
• 2 to 3 strands - cilantro, chopped finely
• 1 strand - curry leaves, chopped finely

How to Make Nuchinunde (Sweet Dal Dumplings)

• Drain out all the water from the soaked dal. Grind coarsely along with coconut, green chillies, ginger, jeera and curry leaves.
• Add hing, salt, chopped cilantro and mix well.
• You could even add 1/2 tsp sugar for a tinge of sweetness.
• Make ping pong sized dumplings with the dal mixture.
• Place in a steel container and steam the dumplings in a pressure cooker, with the weight, for about 12-15 mins.
• Serve hot with majjige huli or coconut chutney or any other side dish of your choice.