How long does Moong Dal Pakoda take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Moong Dal Pakoda serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Moong Dal Pakoda vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Moong Dal Pakoda spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Moong Dal Pakoda?

1 cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Onion, 1 tbsp Green Chilli, 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, ½ tsp Cumin, ½ tsp Ajwain, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Moong Dal Pakoda?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Moong Dal Pakoda?

About 163 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Moong Dal Pakoda

Name: Moong Dal Pakoda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 cup Moong Dal; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Ajwain; 1 tbsp Green Chilli; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Garlic; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1¼ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves; ½ tsp Baking Soda; For Deep Frying Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Moong Dal Bhajiya, evening snacks, less than 30 minutes, north indian, vegan · Veg · Dal, Snacks & Starters

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Moong dal pakoda, or moong dal bhajiya: ground moong dal with cumin, ajwain and onion, deep-fried. Mild, serves 6, 30 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Holi, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

6 people

Moong Dal1 cup
Cumin½ tsp
Ajwain½ tsp
Green Chilli1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Garlic2 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves3 tbsp
Baking Soda½ tsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	163kcal	978kcal
Protein	9.3g	56g
Carbohydrate	24g	145g
Fat	3.2g	19g
Fibre	6.4g	38g
Sugar	0.7g	4.2g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

Idly - Dosa Sambar Masala
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Method

1
Wash the moong dal and soak for 4 hours. Drain the water completely from the soaked dal. Grind the moong dal, cumin seeds, and carom seeds into a coarse paste.
Moong DalCuminAjwain
2
Add all the other ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Green ChilliGingerGarlicOnionRed Chilli PowderCumin PowderSaltCoriander LeavesBaking Soda
3
Using wet hands, put small amounts of the mixture into hot oil. Fry on medium-high heat until crisp and golden brown.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Moong Dal Pakoda take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Moong Dal Pakoda serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Moong Dal Pakoda vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Moong Dal Pakoda spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Moong Dal Pakoda?: 1 cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Onion, 1 tbsp Green Chilli, 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, ½ tsp Cumin, ½ tsp Ajwain, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Moong Dal Pakoda?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Moong Dal Pakoda?: About 163 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.