Nadir Monji

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Chef Shantanu Gupte

Last Updated: Aug 14, 2023

Nadir Monji

About Nadir Monji

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Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails

  • Lotus stems 2
  • Rice flour 2 tbsps + 1 cup
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
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  • Soak lotus stems in water in a bowl for some time, then peel them and cut into thick slices.
  • Take 2 tbsps rice flour in a plate, add a little red chilli powder and salt and mix well. Roll the lotus stem slices in it till they are well coated.
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Serving Suggestion : Nadir Monji tastes best with tamarind-onion or radish chutneys and Kahwa tea as an accompaniment..

Ingredients

  • Lotus stems 2
  • Rice flour 2 tbsps + 1 cup
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Cumin seeds 1 tsp
  • Carom seeds (ajwain) 1 tsp
  • Oil to deep fry
  • Chaat masala to sprinkle

How to Make Nadir Monji (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Soak lotus stems in water in a bowl for some time, then peel them and cut into thick slices.
  2. Take 2 tbsps rice flour in a plate, add a little red chilli powder and salt and mix well. Roll the lotus stem slices in it till they are well coated.
  3. Mix together 1 cup rice flour, remaining red chilli powder, cumin seeds, carom seeds, salt and little water in a mixing bowl to make a medium thick batter.
  4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Dip the lotus stem slices in the batter, slide into hot oil and deep fry till golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
  5. Transfer into a serving platter, sprinkle chaat masala over them and serve hot.

Additional Tips and Tricks

Serving Suggestion : Nadir Monji tastes best with tamarind-onion or radish chutneys and Kahwa tea as an accompaniment..

About chef

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte hosts the show Health Mange More on channel FOOD FOOD.

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Key Details:

Prep:15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Starter

Cuisine: Kashmiri

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