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Moong Dal Pakodas (lentil fritters) is a traditional dish that I have been enjoying since my childhood on Makar Sakranti, the kite festival. Savor it with freshly made chili-garlic and cilantro-mint chutney! It’s crisped to perfection and a festive, texture-filled way to beat the weather!

Moong Dal Pakoda - Lentil Fritters

Moong Dal Pakoda - Lentil Fritters is a traditional dish that I have been enjoying since my childhood on Makar Sakranti, the kite festival. Savor it with freshly made chili-garlic and cilantro-mint chutney! It’s crisped to perfection and a festive, texture-filled way to beat the weather!

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Keyword festive, traditional
Custom Category Appetizers, Chaat (Indian Street Food), Snacks, Traditional
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal
Author Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (petite split yellow lentils) , soaked in warm water for 2-3 hours
  • 1/2 cup methi (fenugreek leaves) , chopped
  • 1/2 cup spring onions , chopped
  • 1/4 cup peas
  • 2 tbsp carrots , finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger , minced
  • 1 tsp green chili , finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
  • pinch asafoetida powder (hing)
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds , crushed
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds , crushed
  • 2 tsp rice flour  for extra crispiness
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • salt  to taste
  • 2 tsp oil , hot for adding to mixture
  • oil , for frying

Chili Garlic Chutney

  • 1/2 cup red bell peppers
  • 14 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp deggi mirch masala
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Rinse the dal and soak it for at least 2-3 hours or overnight in warm water. Then, drain the water, rinse the dal and then coarsely grind it with very little water.
  2. Add all of the ingredients and mix it so it forms a cohesive mixture.
    Moong Dal Pakodas (lentil fritters) is a traditional dish that I have been enjoying since my childhood on Makar Sakranti, the kite festival. Savor it with freshly made chili-garlic and cilantro-mint chutney! It’s crisped to perfection and a festive, texture-filled way to beat the weather!
  3. Heat the oil for frying.
  4. Make small balls about 3-4 inch in diameter and drop them in the oil.
    Moong Dal Pakodas (lentil fritters) is a traditional dish that I have been enjoying since my childhood on Makar Sakranti, the kite festival. Savor it with freshly made chili-garlic and cilantro-mint chutney! It’s crisped to perfection and a festive, texture-filled way to beat the weather!
  5. Cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.

    Moong Dal Pakodas (lentil fritters) is a traditional dish that I have been enjoying since my childhood on Makar Sakranti, the kite festival. Savor it with freshly made chili-garlic and cilantro-mint chutney! It’s crisped to perfection and a festive, texture-filled way to beat the weather!
  6. Serve with chutney and enjoy!
    Moong Dal Pakodas (lentil fritters) is a traditional dish that I have been enjoying since my childhood on Makar Sakranti, the kite festival. Savor it with freshly made chili-garlic and cilantro-mint chutney! It’s crisped to perfection and a festive, texture-filled way to beat the weather!

Chili Garlic Chutney:

  1. Grind everything together into a thin paste and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with moong dal pakodas!

Recipe Notes

  • You can add any vegetable of your choice (e.g. corn, spinach, bell pepprs) to the pakodas.
  • In Chili Garlic Chutney, instead of kashmiri chili powder and deggi mirch masala, you can use 3 dried red chilies soaked in warm water for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Moong Dal Pakoda - Lentil Fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 27mg1%
Potassium 589mg17%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 16g67%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1615IU32%
Vitamin C 26.7mg32%
Calcium 158mg16%
Iron 5.2mg29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.