Aloo-Moong Dal Pakora

Summer evenings are generally spent together with all family members where the uncles sit together to watch cricket match while the aunties gossip in the kitchen preparing tea along with some munchies to spice-up the talks. This is a common scenario in every Indian home.

The hot and crispy pakodas are always remembered which made these gatherings more memorable. I remember as a kid, Mum used to fry those wonderful munchies in huge numbers and definitely the kids gang stole them as soon as they used to reach the platter.

One of my favorite was the aloo-moong dal pakodas. Moong Dal pakodas are really easy to prepare and healthy too, as green gram is a rich source of nutrients. It is low in saturated fats and cholesterol. This will definitely spice-up your tea sessions and definitely provide an excuse for a simple celebration at home. So here you go with the recipe.

Recipe for Aloo-Moong Dal Pakoras

Serves: 3- 4
Preparation Time: 5-6 hours
Cooking Time: 10 min

Ingredients

• Moong Dal (green gram)- 1 cup

• Potatoes- 2 (boiled)

• Onion- 1 (finely chopped)

• Green chillies- 2 (chopped)

• Ginger- 1tbsp (grated)

• Coriander leaves- 1 tsp (finely chopped)

• Cumin seed (zeera)- 1 tsp

• Asafoetida (hing)- a pinch

• Baking Soda- a pinch

• Salt- as per taste

• Oil- for frying

Procedure

1. Soak Moong dal for 5-6 hours or overnight. Drain the water and grind it in a mixer.
2. Mash the potatoes and mix all other ingredients with the dal. Make small, round pakodas with the prepared mixture.
3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the pakodas on low flame.
4. Fry until the pakodas turn brown.
5. Drain the excess oil of pakodas on paper towels.
6. Serve hot aloo-moong dal pakodas with green mint chutney or ketchup.

Your aloo-moong dal pakodas are ready to serve. Enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee or tea.