Crispy Moong Dal Tikki For A High-Protein Snack

By Garima Johar

September 16, 2025

Craving for a crispy snack, especially on a rainy evening, is real. But instead of having deep-fried pakore or other munchies, you can make a batch of protein-rich moong dal tikkis. Here’s a quick recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup moong dal 1 onion 1-2 green chillies 1 inch ginger 2-3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup coriander leaves 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chaat masala 2 tbsp besan Salt to taste Oil for cooking

Step 1

Rinse and soak moong dal for at least 3-4 hours.

Step 2

Drain and grind it with green chillies, ginger, and garlic.

Step 3

Mix in chopped onion, coriander, besan, and all the spices. Make patties with the mixture.

Step 4

Shallow fry or air fry the tikkis as per your preference.

Step 5

Once crispy, serve with a spicy chutney.