Uddina Hittu | Udnittu Recipe
Ingredients
- Split black gram urad dal flour- 6 to 7 tsp
- Thick yoghurt- 1/2 cup
- Salt- 3/4 to 1 tsp
- Ginger- 1" piece
- Green chillies- 2 no.
- Asafoetida- Chickpea sized or 1/4 tsp
Seasoning ingredients
- Coconut oil- 2 tsp
- Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
- Split black gram lentil- 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves- few
Instructions
Preparation
- Finely chop ginger and green chillies, keep them aside.
Method
- Take a bowl adding thick yoghurt,split black gram flour, salt and dissolved asafoetida. Stir it well so that flour gets blended well with curds.
- Heat a seasoning pan adding coconut oil, mustard seeds, split black gram lentil and curry leaves. As the mustard seeds start popping, throw in finely chopped ginger and green chillies. Saute for while and transfer this seasoning to yoghurt and urad dal flour mix.
- Creamy, thick rice side dish uddina hittu is ready. Serve it with hot steamed rice, topping it with coconut oil, Fried sun dried green chillies are a great side with Udnittu.
Note
- Thick, creamy yoghurt is recommended, not thin running curds. Also use fresh, not sour yoghurt for udnittu preparation.
- You can use additional water while mixing flour with yoghurt. But ensure the dish is of pouring consistency and not running.
- Use of coconut oil is must in this dish which enhances the taste. Seasoning and topping with coconut oil gives additional taste.
- You can use store bought urad dal flour or you can make it at home using mixer.