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Punugulu

There is so much you can do with leftover idli/dosa batter. Bite-sized deep fried, flavoured fritters. What goes with it? Coconut chutney of course. Serve it with cups of hot tea of coffee.

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Main ingredients Dosa/idli batter, Green chillies, Ginger, Curry leaves, Cumin seeds, Fresh coriander leaves, Black pepper powder, Onion, Rice flour, Oil
Cuisine South Indian
Course Snack
Prep time 10-15 minutes
Cook time 10-15 minute
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover dosa/idli batter
  • 2-3 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
  • 10-15 curry leaves, finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • Black pepper powder to taste
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Coconut chutney to serve

Method

  1. Take dosa/idli batter in a large bowl, add green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, cumin seeds, coriander leaves, black pepper powder, onion and rice flour and whisk with your hand for 2-3 minutes. Add salt and mix well. 
  2. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. 
  3. Dip your fingers in water, take small portion of the mixture and slide into hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 
  4. Transfer the fried punugulu into a serving bowl and serve hot with coconut chutney. 
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