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Moong Daal Pakoda Recipe | Moong Daal Bhajiya +Video

2014-12-19 by Anjana Chaturvedi 1 Comment

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Moong Daal Pakoda- Crispy fried nuggets made with yellow lentil, fresh fenugreek and potatoes

Moong Daal Pakoda-During winter season we all  like to have hot and crispy snacks .This daal ka bhajiya or Vati daal na Bhajiya is a easy and popular snack in North India.These lentil  fritters are called as vadas in Southern India and in North India they as popular as bhajiya or pakoras.

To make Moong daal pakoda –

Yellow lentil or moong daal is soaked and ground and then few spices ,fresh chopped fenugreek leaves and potatoes are added in it and then small nuggets are dropped in hot oil and fried to make golden crisp pakodas /vadas .

You can also make these Moong daal bhajiya without fenugreek leaves if not available easily,and can also use chilkewali moong daal(split moong daal with skin) instead of yellow moong daal or use half of each daal.

I have also posted a different version of Moong daal pakoda which is a popular snack /street food of Delhi- Ram ladoo /Pakora chat

you can also check these delicious recipes-

  • Mysore Bonda/Goli Bajji
  • Raj Kachori
  • Punjabi Aloo Samosa
  • Kolhapuri Misal Pav
  • Masala Dosa

moong daal pakoda bhajiya fritters lentil with sauces and green chillies

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5 from 3 votes

Moong Daal Pakora / Bhajiya

Crispy fried nuggets made with yellow lentil, fresh fenugreek and potatoes



Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Breakfast, snacks/starters, Tiffin recipes
Cuisine: Uttar Pradesh Cuisine
Keyword: aloo, moong daal bhajiya, moong daal pakoda
Servings: 4 people
Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Yellow Lentil / Moong Daal (dhuli huee)
  • 2 small Potatoes / Aloo boiled
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Fenugreek / Hari Methi chopped-3/4 cup
  • 2 Green chili/hari mirch chopped- 2 tsp
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder/ Laal Mirch
  • to taste Salt / Namak
  • 1/3 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
  • 3/4 tsp Cumin Seeds / Sabut Jeera
  • to fry Cooking oil- to deep fry
  • 1.5 tsp Coriander seeds/Dhaniya crushed

Instructions

  • Wash and soak moong daal for about 3 hours.
  • Grind daal to make a smooth and thick paste(no need to add extra water)
  • Peel and chop boiled potato into small pieces (like we chop to add in poha).
  • Wash and finely chop methi leaves and coarsely crush coriander seeds in mortar and pastle.
  • Take ground moong daal paste in a bowl and whisk well.
  • Now add all the spices and methi leaves and mix well.
  • Then add chopped potatoes and mix gently.
  • Heat oil in a deep and wide pan to deep fry.
  • Drop small portions of lentil mixture in the oil with the help of your fingers or with a small spoon.
  • Deep fry on medium heat till golden in colour.
  • Drain on a paper napkin when done.
  • Serve hot.
  • Serving suggestions-serve hot with green chutney,tamarind chutney or ketchup.

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Filed Under: Starter/snacks, Street Food, Tiffin Variety, Uttar Pradesh Cuisine Tagged With: Appetizers, bhajiya, daal vada, deep fried, mangodey, moong daal, moong daal bhajiya, Pakora, snacks, Vegan, vegetarian

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  1. Rafeeda AR says

    2013-12-25 at

    so perfect for the climate out here, of course with a cup of hot chai!!! yummy…

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"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!

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