By Nandini Bhushan
Street food in India is a vibrant and integral part of culinary culture, offering diverse flavours, textures and aromas. The rich journey of Indian street food varies widely from region to region, reflecting the country’s diverse culinary tradition. From east to west and north to south, every corner offers its own unique street food made with locally available ingredients. Cheap and easily available, these street foods are consumed by millions.
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Mysore Bonda
Soft and delicious Mysore Bonda is a popular street food in South India. A perfect evening snack, Mysore Bonda or Ulundu Bonda is served along with coconut chutney.
Ingredients
(Serving for 3 persons)
Urad dal: 1 cup
Rice flour: 2 tsp
Onion: 1 chopped ( optional)
Green chilli: 2 finely chopped
Ginger: 1 inch grated
Cumin seed: 1 tsp
Curry leaves: 10 chopped
Hing: a pinch
Coconut bites: 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Step 1
Wash and soak the urad dal in enough water for at least three to four hours or overnight.
Step 2
Drain the soaked dal and grind into a thick batter using minimal water. The batter should be fluffy and light. Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Add rice flour, chopped onion, green chilli, ginger, coconut bites, cumin seeds, curry leaves and hing. Add salt and mix everything well.
Step 4
Beat the batter vigorously for about a minute to aerate it. This will help the bonda to be light and fluffy.
Step 5
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Take a small portion of the batter and shape it into a small ball.
Step 6
Gently slide the bonda into the hot oil. Fry on medium heat until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
