Minty oondi(mint flavoured steamed rice dumplings)

Oondi(steamed rice balls) is a speciality of manglore.Normally we prepare oondi with rice and coconut with some seasoning as i have prepared it in my earlier post.But this oondi is little different because i have added mint chutney to give that minty favour to it.This oondi goes well with katta meeta chutney.

Minty oondi

Ingredients:-

Idli rava-2 cups

Urad dal-1tsp

Mustard seeds-1tsp

Fenugreek(methi) seeds-1/4tsp

Ghee-2tsp

Ingredients for mint chutney:-

Mint leaves-1 cup

Green chillies-4-5

Ginger-1/2 inch piece

Garlic-4-5 cloves

Coconut-1tbsp

Method of preparing  mint chutney:-

• Separate the mint leaves from the stalk,wash along with ginger and green chillies.
• Now grind all the ingredients to fine paste.

Method of preparing oondi:-

• Wash idli rava and soak in water for  about 30 mins.
• After 30 mins add green chutney to the strained idli rava and add 3 cups of water.
• Heat a heavy bottomed kadai  or pan .Add ghee in that  put some urad dal followed by mustard and fenugreek(methi) let it crackle.
• Now add  idli rava mixture and put some salt and continue stirring all the time until the mixture leaves the side of the kadai or until its almost dry.
• Let it cool down for some time before making balls.
• Now start preparing round shaped balls,when making balls moist your palm with some water, make a small well in the centre of the ball and put all the balls in a bowl for steaming.
• Once you finish with all the mixture ,boil some water in a idli steamer or in a pressure cooker and place the oondi bowl for steaming .If you steam in pressure cooker don't use the weight(whistle).
• Steam for about 20mins or till done.
• After 20 mins switch off the gas and open the lid and let it cool  before taking it out.
• Serve hot with katta meetha chutney

Minty oondi with katta meeta chutney