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moong bhaji

moong-bhaji

About

Moong Bhaji is a traditional Indian snack known for its delicious taste and nutritious values. It is made from moong dal (split green gram), which is soaked, ground and then tempered with various spices. The batter is then deep fried to make crispy bhajis. This dish is a popular street food in many parts of India. Moong Bhaji is often served with a tangy tamarind chutney or a spicy green chutney.

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Recipe

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Ingredients

moong dal (split green gram)

1 cup

cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

chopped coriander leaves

2 tablespoons

Oil for deep frying

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Directions

Step 1:

Soak the moong dal in water for 4-5 hours.

Step 2:

Drain the water and grind the dal to a coarse paste.

Step 3:

In a bowl, mix the ground dal with cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, and coriander leaves.

Step 4:

Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.

Step 5:

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown.

Step 6:

Remove the bhajis from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

Step 7:

Serve hot with chutney of your choice.

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