Lotus Root Fritters – Nadir Monji Kashmiri

Deep fried lotus roots or Kashmiri nadir monji

Lotus root fritters – Nadir monji or monji gul, served with a lip smacking Tamarind and onion chutney is a street food in Kashmir. Nadir monji is a cherished treat in all of Kashmir. It is a coveted snack. It is a required addiction – by law. Ok may be not by law. It is a requirement by virtue of being a true blooded Kashmiri. Any Kashmiri worth her salt should be obsessed with nadur. Full Stop. Thin slices of lotus roots are mixed with spices and rice flour and then deep fried until crisp. If that was not enough …