Fried Mung Bean Snack (bhaja Moong Dal Crunch)
Fried Mung Bean Snack (Bhaja Moong Dal Crunch) is a popular Bengali snack made from mung beans. It is a crispy and flavorful snack that is perfect for munching on any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mung beans
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the mung beans and soak them in water for 2 hours.
- Drain the water and spread the mung beans on a clean cloth to dry for 30 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Add the dried mung beans to the hot oil and fry until they turn golden and crispy.
- Remove the fried mung beans from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
- In a separate bowl, mix the turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the fried mung beans and toss to coat evenly.
- Let the fried mung beans cool completely before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Deep pan Clean cloth Bowl Paper towel
Tools
Tongs Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Fried Mung Bean Snack as a crunchy appetizer or snack with a cup of hot tea.
Tips & tricks
Make sure the mung beans are completely dry before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
Cost
$3