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Kunukku

VegetarianBreakfastSouth India

Kunukku

Kunukku is a vegetarian breakfast from South India. It is made with onion and oil. One serving has about 120 kcal, 4 g protein, 15 g carbs and 5 g fat.

Did you know? A clever South Indian leftover recipe. Kunukku means "round" in Tamil! The fermented batter gets crisp when fried. Perfect with evening tea. Zero-waste cooking at its best!

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: South India
Calories: 120 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Style: Indulgent

Main ingredients

onion
oil

Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.

Nutrition per serving

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120kcal / serving

Protein: 4 g 13%
Carbs: 15 g 50%
Fat: 5 g 37%
Fibre: 2 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	1mg
Calcium	50mg

How to make Kunukku: videos

Kunukku | குணுக்கு | Ammavum Naanum Episode #27 | Rakesh Raghunathan | Evening SnacksRakesh Raghunathan · 54,384 views · 6 min

Kunukku recipe in tamil | Iyengar kunukku | குணுக்கு செய்வது எப்படி | kunuku | tea time kunukkuAathu Samayal Preetha · 10,470 views

ஸ்கூல் விட்டு வரும் பசங்களுக்கு மொறு மொறுனு சுவையான ஸ்னாக்ஸ் இப்படி செஞ்சுகொடுங்க | KunukkuTamil Food Corner · 3,047 views

Suji Rava snacks | Evening Snacks Recipe | Easy Rava recipes |Instant snacks | kunukku recipeSuryansh's Kitchen · 1,006 views

Adai Bonda Recipe In Tamil | Kunukku Recipe | Bonda Recipes | Evening Snacks recipes in TamilTamilnadu Special · 505 views

Quick answers

Is Kunukku vegetarian?

Yes. Kunukku is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Kunukku?

About 120 kcal per serving, with 4 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Kunukku from?

Kunukku comes from South India.

What is Kunukku made of?

The main ingredients are onion and oil.

When do you eat Kunukku?

Kunukku is usually eaten as a breakfast.

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