Fried namkeen moong dal recipe - Fried namkeen moong dal is a munching snack which can be enjoyed at any time. I am neither craving for fried snacks nor celebrating any occasion. I had a cup of split green grams in box and wanted to finish it with a nice way before it gets spoiled. This is the reason why I have prepared this snack. Every evening we need something crunchy along with tea or coffee. Fried moong dal is a healthy snack which absorbs very less oil on frying. Few days back I had posted fried peanuts and corn flakes chivda which is also a crunchy tea time snack. For a change, try out this fried namkeen moong dal to treat your family.
Fried Namkeen Moong Dal Recipe
Cook time : 25 mins
Total time : 4 hrs 30 mins
Recipe type : Snacks
Cuisine : Indian
Yield : 2 cups
Author : Vidya Chandrahas
Ingredients
- 1 cup split green grams / moong dal
- A generous pinch of alum powder / phitkari / turti
- Oil for frying
- Salt as required
Method
- Handpick the moong dal and put them in a large bowl.
- Rinse thoroughly and soak in sufficient water along with a pinch of alum. Keep it aside for 4 hours.
- After 4 hours, drain the water through a strainer and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat sufficient oil in a frying pan. Put fistful of moong dal in a stainless steel mesh strainer.
- Place this strainer in the boiling oil and fry on medium flame till the moong dal floats and become crispy.
- Lift the strainer and drain oil in the same pan.
- Transfer the fried moong dal on an absorbent paper. Repeat the same procedure with remaining moong dal.
- Once done, sprinkle some salt on the fried moong dal and mix well. Allow them to cool.
- Store the fried namkeen moong dal in an airtight container and serve.
Fried namkeen moong dal - step by step pictures
1. Handpick the moong dal and put them in a large bowl.
Keep it aside for 4 hours.
3. After 4 hours, drain the water through a strainer and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
4. Heat sufficient oil in a frying pan. Put fistful of moong dal in a stainless steel mesh strainer.
5. Place this strainer in the boiling oil and fry on medium flame till the moong dal floats and become crispy.
6. Lift the strainer and drain oil in the same pan.
7. Transfer the fried moong dal on an absorbent paper. Repeat the same procedure with remaining moong dal. Once done, sprinkle some salt on the fried moong dal and mix well. Allow them to cool.
8. Store the fried namkeen moong dal in an airtight container and serve.
looks lovely and inviting fried moong dal...good time pass during rainy season...yummy
ReplyDeleteThanks dear.
DeleteLooks so delicious and yummy.... :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is awesome. . Homemade fries are always best. Thanks for this excellent share.:)
ReplyDeleteI love love this .Wonderful tip on frying the dal.
ReplyDeleteLovely snack to have with tea..
ReplyDeleteMy favorite. will try soon
ReplyDeleteit looks so nice and crunchy
ReplyDeleteThe recipes looks very crispy!! I love namkeen.. I tried making this last year but it ended up soaking more oil than I expected :( Should we really fry them when they are still wet? Can it be made after sun-drying or shade drying?
ReplyDeleteLancy, for best result soaking the moong dal is essential. Pat to dry the moong dal before frying it and fry it on medium flame. It will not absorb too much of oil. I haven't tried with dried moong dal.
Deletewhy you use alum? any reason?
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