Mung Bean Fritters (rajasthani Moong Dal Pakoda)

Mung Bean Fritters, also known as Rajasthani Moong Dal Pakoda, are a popular snack in Rajasthani cuisine. These crispy and flavorful fritters are made with soaked and ground mung beans mixed with spices and deep-fried to perfection.

Mung Bean Fritters (rajasthani Moong Dal Pakoda)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mung beans, soaked for 4 hours
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. Drain the soaked mung beans and grind them into a coarse paste without adding water.
  2. Transfer the ground mung beans to a mixing bowl and add chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
  4. Scoop a spoonful of the mung bean mixture and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Fry the fritters in batches until they turn golden and crispy.
  5. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  6. Serve the mung bean fritters hot with chutney or ketchup.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
8g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Deep pan for frying Mixing bowl Grinder or food processor Serving plate

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spoon Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Serve the mung bean fritters with mint chutney and a hot cup of masala chai for a delightful evening snack.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the fritters to ensure they turn out crispy and not oily.

Cost

$5