Yellow Moong Dal Pakoda Recipe (Moong Dal Bhajia, Moong Dal Vada, Moongode)
Yellow Moong Dal Pakoda (Moong Dal Bhajia, Moong Dal Vada, Moongode) are Indian lentil fritters made using yellow moong dal and a few ingredients. Serve them with green chutney for tea time snack.
Servings 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow moong dal Washed soaked for 2-3 hours
- 1-2 green chilies or As required
- 1- inch piece of Ginger Grated or Chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp Baking powder Optional
- A pinch of asafoetida hing
- 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/4 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/4 tsp Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Rice Flour
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
- 1 tsp Curry Leaf chopped
- 1/4 cup Water or as required
- Salt as required
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Soak the Moong Dal: Wash and soak the yellow moong dal in water for at least 2-3 hours. Drain the water and grind the dal to a coarse paste with ginger, black pepper, green chilli, cumin seeds, baking powder and 1/4 cup of water.
- Prepare the Batter: Transfer the ground dal to a mixing bowl. Add finely chopped curry leaf, chopped coriander leaves, red chilli powder, salt, garam masala, asafoetida, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Rice Flour and salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium flame. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying.
- Fry the Pakodas: Take small portions of the batter and gently drop them into the hot oil. Fry the pakodas until they turn golden brown and crispy. Make sure to flip them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Drain and Serve: Once cooked, remove the pakodas using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.
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Notes
Tips for Perfect Pakodas:
- Ensure the dal is soaked well; this helps in grinding it to a smooth paste.
- Don't add too much water while grinding the dal; the batter should be thick.
- Fry the pakodas on medium flame to ensure they cook evenly and turn crispy.