HOW TO MAKE SOUTH INDIAN SPICY LENTIL FRITTERS?

KUNUKKU RECIPE, HOW TO MAKE SOUTH INDIAN SPICY LENTIL FRITTERS

An easy to make snack recipe which can be served as such or with coconut chutney. kunukkuI learned the recipe of making kunukku from my grandmother.  It is prepared by soaking rice and dal together for 4 to 5 hours and then grinding them.  This batter is then deep fried to make this delicious tea time snack. 

 I have also seen my mother using the leftover adai batter for making kunukku, but personally, I prefer grinding fresh batter for making this snack.  The traditional method calls for deep frying the batter in oil, but if you prefer less oil, you can fry them in kuzhipaniyaram pan or appam pan.You might also be interested in other snack recipes like seeyam,omapodi,rice cutlet and many others.Let us see how to make kunukku recipe with step by step photos.