Moong Dal Pakoda

Moong Dal Pakoda

Ingredients:

2 cup moong dal 

3-4 green chilies chopped

2 tsp chopped coriander

1 tsp red chili powder 

1/2 tsp ginger paste

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp turmeric powder 

A pinch of asafoetida

Oil for deep frying

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Soak  moong dal in enough water for 2-3 hours.

2. Drain & grind  dal lightly.

3. Add green chilies, coriander leaves, red chili powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, ginger
    paste, cumin seeds, salt &  mix well.

4. Heat oil in a kadhai & drop small balls of the batter to make pakoras.

5. Deep fry till golden brown & crisp from all the sides.

6. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more such pakora.

7. Serve hot with green chutney/sauce.