.jpg) Nadur Monji | |
| Course | Appetizer orsnack |
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| Region or state | Kashmir |
| Main ingredients | Lotus stem,Gram flour |
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Nadur monji ornadir monji (Kashmiri pronunciation:[nadɨrʲmɔnd͡ʒi]) is a fried snack (fritter) prepared from lotus stem andgram flour. Originating inKashmir, it is found acrossSouth Asia.[1]
The preparation of Nadur monji begins with one or two ingredients, such asLotus root,Rice flour,salt,Red chili powder,Caraway seeds,Thyme powder,cauliflower,cayenne pepper,chili pepper, or occasionallyblack cumin. Lotus roots are cut into long pieces and further cut into strips. Mixed with rice flour, salt, red chili powder, caraway seeds and thyme powder and is heated in akadai. Fried till crisp and reddish-brown color and served hot withchutney.
Nadur monji is usually served as snacks or appetizers. InKashmir, they are popular as astreet food andfast food snack.
.. Nadur monji is a delicacy prepared during fairs and community get-together.
