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Snacks: Moong Dal Pakora

 Moong Dal Pakora



One of the most enjoyed tea time snacks in India is any kind of Pakora. Pakora can be done of various kinds like the most popular Onion, brinjal, cauliflower, potato, etc. Onion pakora is the king of pakoras no doubt but in India Onion and garlic is considered as non-vegetarian especially in Bengal and also in many other states too. That is why for vegetarian people Moong dal pakora is the king, can be made with yellow moong dal or skinned split green gram, its quick and easy to make, crunchy, and yummy. It can be served with Green Chutney or Tomato sauce along with a hot cup of masala tea or coffee.

INGREDIENTS:



Moong dal: 200 grams

Asafoetida: 1/4th teaspoon

Aniseed(snauf): 1 teaspoon

Red chilli : 3 

Coriander seeds: 1 teaspoon

Sodium bicarbonate: 1 teaspoon

Green chilli: 1teaspoon(finely chopped)

Ginger: 2 teaspoons( grated)

Turmeric: 1 teaspoon (optional)

Coriander leaves chopped.

Salt: as per taste.

Oil for deep frying.

METHOD:

First, wash the dal in running water and then soak it with water for a minimum of 1hrs but you can soak it for 2 hours for the best result.

Drain it properly so that it is doesn't have any moisture in it.

Grind the dal and dry red chillies little coarsely and keep it aside.

Dry roast the aniseed and coriander seeds and coarsely grind 

Finely chop the green chillies and grate the ginger.

Now add the grated ginger, finely chopped chilies, Asafoetida, Coarsely ground aniseed, and coriander seeds, turmeric powder(optional), soda bi carb, and salt according to taste.


Heat oil in a Kadai.


Mix it well and deep fry this tiny delight and enjoy it with hot masala tea or coffee.






 


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