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# Nuchinunde Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a bowl take ½ cup toor dal and ½ cup chana dal.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-3.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add enough water and soak for 3 hours.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-4.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    drain off the dal and transfer to the mixi. blend to a coarse paste without adding any water.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-5.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now take the coarse paste of dal into large bowl.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-6.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add ½ cup coconut, 3 tbsp dill leaves, 2 tbsp coriander and few curry leaves.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-7.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add 1 inch ginger, 2 chilli, 1 tsp cumin, pinch hing and ¾ tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-7.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    squeeze and mix well until all the spices are combined well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-9.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    grease the hand with oil and form a cylindrical shape.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-10.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    place in the steamer leaving enough space in between.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-11.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    steam for 15 to 20 minutes or until the dumpling is cooked completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-12.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **nuchinunde** with ghee, chutney or majjige huli.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil-dumplings-dal-dumplings-nucchina-unde-2-2048x1365.jpeg" alt="steamed lentil dumplings" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9uPJDx4dRZ0" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, make sure to soak the dal well else it will be difficult to paste it.

* also, add a good amount of fresh herbs to get an intense flavour.

* you can also add finely chopped onions into dal mixture as a variation.

* finally, **nuchinunde recipe** tastes great when served hot and spicy.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/nuchinunde-recipe-steamed-lentil/)
</Note>