Kashmiri Nadir Monji (Monji Gool) | Lotus Stem Fritters | Incl. Radish & Onion Chutneys | Kashmiri Tadka Twist

Nadir Monji or Monji Gool (Lotus Stem Fritters) is the mouth-watering street snack in Kashmir. The main ingredients in its preparation are the lotus stem and rice flour. Nadir Monji is enjoyed in both winter and summer and is usually complimented with Radish Chutney (Mooji Tchoat) or Onion Chutney. It is also enjoyed with the Kashmiri Salt (Pink) tea.

The recipe for Kashmiri Pink tea is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CotYzP9FbY

Chapters:

00:10 - Intro
00:11 - Nadir Monji
02:19 - Radish Chutney
03:00 - Onion Chutney

The most simple and easy to follow recipe for making Nadir Monji or Monji Gool (Lotus Stem Fritters)

Ingredients:
Lotus Stem – 1 Medium
Rice Flour – 1 cup
Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
Salt – 1 tsp or As per the taste
Water - 1 cup

Method:
1. Peel the lotus stem and cut into about 2 to inch pieces
2. Cut these pieces in shape of finger chips
3. Wash in warm water and remove all mud etc.
4. Let the water drain
5. Take the chips in a bowl and add the rice flour
6. Add red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt
7. Now add water
8. Mix everything well
9. Heat oil and drop the chips in oil one by one
10. Fry until the fritters change color to red
11. Serve and enjoy with chutney or of your choice!
 
Ingredients for Radish Chutney:

1. Radish - 1 small
2. Kashmiri Red Chili Powder – ½ tsp
3. Dried Mint Leaves – 1 tsp
4. Curd/Plain Yogurt -2-3 tbsp
5. Salt – ½ tsp or As per the taste

Method:

1. Grate Radish
2. Remove all excess water
3. Add salt, red chili powder and dried mint leaves and mix
4. Now add curd/plain yogurt and mix well.

Ingredients for Onion Chutney

1. Onion - 1 small
2. Kashmiri Red Chili Powder – ½ tsp
3. Dried Mint Leaves – 1 tsp
4. Curd/Plain Yogurt – ½ – 1 tbsp
5. Salt – ½ tsp or As per the taste

Method:
1. Chop the onion very finely
2. Add salt, red chili powder and dried mint leaves and mix
3. Now add curd/plain yogurt and mix well.

ENJOY!

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