How to make Moong Dal Pakoda -
A quick and tasty deep-fried snack made with ground moong dal mixed with some simple masala.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), Green chillies (हरी मिर्च )
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Moong Dal Pakoda Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
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Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Moong Dal Pakoda Recipe
Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal) soaked 1 1/2 cups
Green chillies 2-3
Ginger 1 inch
Asafoetida a pinch
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Baking soda a pinch
Rice flour 2 tablespoons
Oil for deep-frying
Method
Step 1
To make the pakoda batter, put split green gram in a mixer jar, add green chillies, ginger, asafoetida and salt and grind into a coarse paste. Add a little water if required.
Step 2
Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl, add coriander leaves, baking soda and rice flour and mix well.
Step 3
Using your fingers drop small amounts of batter in hot oil and deep-fry till crisp and golden.
Step 4
Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 5
Arrange them on a serving plate and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1429 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 195.1 gm
Protein : 75.1 gm
Fat : 38.8 gm
Other : Fiber- 24.6gm
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