Moongode

MOONGODE

BY ANJALI MUNOT

Moong dal vada or Moongode is a Rajasthani dish. In Winter oftenly i am preparing  this But on Makar  sankranti and Dashara is compulsory. It is a great tea-time snack. Moong dal mongode is a popular snack or breakfast serve during sankrant in up Bihar Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Here is another great option for your breakfast or snack time, moong dal ke mangode is very famous in north India. Moong dal ke mangode is served in Rajasthan, UP and Gujarat .These crispy lentil fritters are generally enjoyed sizzling hot, and can do wonders to your monsoon cravings and give another option over other bhajiyas and pakore. They best go with green chutney made with coriander and mint leaves and always leave you longing for more….Its very important that the mangode’s are made crispier and cooked well to get the right flavor and the utmost enjoyment. This recipe allows you to do just that. So make best of this monsoon season…make a quick snack of moong dal ke mangode and enjoy them with your Family or friends with a nice hot cup of tea or coffee.

INGREDIENTS

• Split yellow moong dal – 2 cup
• Finely chopped onion – 1 [ optional ]
• Finely chopped coriander leaves – ½ cup
• Red chilli pwdr – 1 tsp or as per taste
• Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp
• Asafoetida – pinch
• Salt to taste
• Oil to deep fry

METHOD

Soak the mong dal for 3 – 4 hours , drain the water and grind the dal + salt  and make a coarse paste. [ not ver fine ]

Use very less water , while grinding .

Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl .

Now add coriander pwdr , chili powder , coriander leaves + asafoetida  and mix the batter for few minutes. [ 10 – 12 minutes ]

TIP – Use a beater to beat the batter to reduce beating time .

Its important to beat the batter for a long time to get light crispy pakoras without adding baking soda .

Now heat up a frying pan add oil to deep fry .

Use a spoon to scoop the batter and drop the vadas in the hot oil .

Fry on medium heat  till it turns into golden and crisp .

Drain and remove on absorbent paper .

Yummy tasty and crispy crispy and delicious Moongode is ready to serve

Best taste with Pudina or Coriander green Chutney, Or hot Tea or Coffee.

Here I my house we serve with sugar powder and red chuney .

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