Moong dal ke mangode Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak moong dal for 2-3 hours. Drain the water and grind it into a coarse paste.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, add the ground moong dal paste, chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small balls.
• STEP 4.Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 5.Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
• STEP 6.Serve the moong dal ke mangode hot with chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the moong dal is soaked well to ensure a smooth paste.
• You can adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.
• For extra crunch, you can add a handful of chopped spinach or grated carrots to the mixture.
• To make the fritters healthier, you can shallow fry them instead of deep-frying.

Storage and Serving

• Moong dal ke mangode are best served hot and crispy.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, you can either microwave them for a few seconds or heat them in a preheated oven until they become crispy again.