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.

Fried Mung Bean Snack (bhaja Moong Dal Crunch)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mung beans
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the mung beans and soak them in water for 2 hours.
  2. Drain the water and spread the mung beans on a clean cloth to dry for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the dried mung beans to the hot oil and fry until they turn golden and crispy.
  5. Remove the fried mung beans from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
  7. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the fried mung beans and toss to coat evenly.
  8. 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