Mung/Moong Pakode [Mung Dal Fritters]

My Mom prepares different types of Dals (amti) with varied Lentils, but I had not known that these can be also used in any pakodas / bhajji / fritters (except the Medu vadas). So when The Foodie mentioned about Mung ke Pakode, I was quite amused. :-/ 
My First attempt was disaster as while grinding the soaked lentils we used quite a bit of water, later to thicken it we mixed Besan- but we were deprived of its original taste till I tried it over the weekend.  ;;)
Hence, this post belongs to the Mung – Moong family. As mentioned here - The split bean is known as moong dal, which is green with the husk, and yellow when dehusked.





You Need:

• Yellow Moong Dal: 1 and half cup
• Green Split Moong Dal: Half cup 
• Green Chilies: 1-2 nos
• Red Chili powder: 1-2 tsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Fennel seeds (saunf): 1-2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil to Deep Fry

You Do:

1. Mix yellow and green dals, soakd it for 4-5 hours – I soaked overnight. (Normally Green Split Dal is not used, but I used, as the green skin gives crispiness)
2. When done, remove all water from it (literally drain all water, as water thins the consistency) – then grind it coarsely. I preferred using Food Processor. (Avoid grinding to paste, if not thick its difficult to fry)
3. Mix all other ingredients and grind again.
4. When Done, Deep Fry them making small balls out of them, remove on a tissue when color changes to brown. (as small the balls the pakodas are easier to cook) 

Dhan Tana…..Done ! :D I served with chutney and Sauce.

You can also mix ginger-garlic paste if required. Even Coarsely sliced Onion tastes cool with it.

Vokay ! So me sending these Pakodas to following Events :

1. Sending this to Sia for her My Love affair with Legumes-Fifteenth Helping initiated by Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook
2. These Pakodas along with Cheeku Choco Shake goes to Kid’s Delight hosted by Srivalli
3. As Fritters are favorite Evening snack with Tea, sending this for Monthly Mingle hosted by Aparna and started by Meeta
4. Posting this vegan dish to It's a vegan world - Indian hosted this month by Erbe in cucina an event started by Vaishali of Holy Cow

Happy Hosting Gals .. events like these inspire us a lot ! Thank you :)