How to make Moong dal vada | pakoda

We have brought you different types of Pakoras. which are very tasty. So let us tell you How to make Moong dal vada.

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In the winter season, everyone wants to get some hot and spicy food. Pakora is made in all of our homes. But the item we have brought for you is Moong dal vada, which is slightly different.

There are other types of pakoras in which gram flour is used, but in this Moong dal vada, we use moong dal. That’s why it is called Moong dal vada. These vadas are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Because moong dal has been used instead of gram flour in this, it is also healthier than other pakoras. Moong is a pulse that is a source of protein. There are many other benefits of eating moong dal.

About Recipe :

In this Moong dal vada, we used vegetables along with moong dal. Moong dal vada, which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the balance that has to be maintained is very important. We will tell you in detail how this balance is made. Even a beginner will learn how to make Moong dal vada.

These Vadas are delicious, but the chutney that goes with them should also be good. That’s why in this recipe we have also told how to make chutney. The combination of these two will make eating even more enjoyable.

So, let’s find out how to make Moong dal vada and Khajur chutney at home.

INGREDIENTS :

For Khajur Chutney :

• 10 piece Dates
• 150-gram Jaggery
• 1/4 cup Tamarind water
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 spoon Cumin Powder
• 1/2 spoon Black Salt
• some Asafoetida Powder
• 1/2 spoon Black Pepper Powder
• 1 tsp Ginger Powder
• 1 spoon Rock Salt
• Crushed Red Chili Powder

For Vada/Pakoda :

• 1 bowl Moong Dal
• 1/4 bowl Gram/Chana Dal
• Chopped Spinach
• Chopped Coriander Leaves
• Chopped Green Chili
• Chopped Carrot
• Some chopped Ginger
• 1 grated Potato
• 2 spoons of Fennel Seeds
• Asafoetida Powder
• Black Salt to taste
• Salt to taste
• Red Chili Powder
• Mango Powder

Steps for Khajur chutney :

Khajur/Dates should be eaten in winter, so we will make Khajur chutney.

For this, we will take 10 pieces of khajur, 150 grams of jaggery, and 1/4 cup of tamarind water. Put the dates and some water in a mixer jar and grind them to make a paste.

Now put the Khajur paste in a pan and add some water, jaggery and tamarind water to it. Keep the pan on the gas on medium flame. Keep stirring and keep mixing.

When it becomes a little thick, then add 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 spoon cumin powder, 1/2 spoon black salt, some asafoetida powder, 1/2 spoon black pepper powder, 1 tsp ginger powder, 1 spoon rock salt and crushed red chili powder and mix it well.

You have to boil it till the proper consistency of the chutney comes. After cooking, the color of the chutney will look great.

Khajur Chutney is ready. You can also store and use it for several days.

How to make Moong dal vada?

We have to take 1 bowl of moong dal and 1/4 bowl of Gram/Chana dal soaked for 1 hour. Put them in a mixer jar and grind them well with the help of a mixer.

Take out this paste in a bowl. Now add the chopped spinach, chopped coriander leaves, chopped green chili, chopped carrot, some chopped ginger, and 1 grated potato.

Now add spices to it. Add 2 spoons of fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, salt as per taste, red chili powder, and mango powder. After that, mix it well with the help of your hands.

Now for frying the Vada, put oil in a big pan and keep it on the low flame gas.

There is a different method of frying the vada. Do it carefully.

Make small balls with the help of your hands and keep putting them in the oil. Fry it till it turns golden brown. When the vada is fried and ready, take it out from the oil.

The Moong dal vada is ready.

You can also have it with green chutney, Khajur chutney, or tomato catchup.

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