These crispy fried pakodas made from chana dal are sure to become your favorite snack during monsoon.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chana dal (bengal gram)
  • 1 Tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 Tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 green chilli – roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 pinch baking soda (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water for grinding
  • Salt as required
  • Coriander leaves

Method

Total Time: 4 Hours 45 Minutes | Preparation Time: 4 Hours | Cooking Time: 45 Minutes | Difficulty: Medium

  • Soak Chana dal for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the dal and grind it in All Time Plus Mixer Grinder.
  • Add chopped chilli, fennel seed, cumin seeds, asafoetida and little water.
  • Grind till the batter become smooth paste.
  • Remove the batter in a bowl.
  • Add salt, baking soda and mix well.
  • Heat oil in pan. Drop spoonful of the batter in the oil.
  • Fry till it is crisp & golden
  • You can drain excess oil by putting them on tissue
  • Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

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