Crispy Lentil Fritters With Mint Chutney Recipe

About this recipe

Crispy Lentil Fritters with Mint Chutney is a delightful Indian snack that combines crunch and zest in every bite. Made from yellow moong dal, these golden fritters are packed with protein, delivering 30g per serving, making them an excellent choice for wellness and energy. The fritters are wonderfully spiced with green chilies, ginger, and cumin, creating layers of flavor. Pair them with a homemade mint chutney, blending fresh mint, garlic, and lemon juice, for a refreshing accompaniment that elevates the dish. Perfect for a midday snack or as an appetizer, this recipe is both satisfying and nourishing, ready in under 35 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Yellow Moong Dal
• 1 pack (500 g) Bhagyalakshmi Rice Flour
• 1 Bunch Coriander Leaves ( Kottambari Soppu )
• medium Chilli Green Long
• loose Ginger
• 100 g Popular Essentials Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
• 140 g Modern Kitchens Raita Boondi - 100 % Rice Bran Oil
• 1 Bunch Mint Leaves (Pudina)
• 250 ml Keya Lemon Juice
• 100 g Garlic - Single Clove

Instructions

1. 1. Wash and soak the yellow moong dal in water for 4 hours, then drain thoroughly.
2. 2. Grind the soaked moong dal into a smooth paste with ginger, green chilies, and a little water.
3. 3. Mix the moong dal paste with rice flour, chopped coriander leaves, cumin seeds, and salt to make a thick batter.
4. 4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan until moderately hot for frying the fritters.
5. 5. Drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, turning occasionally.
6. 6. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. 7. To prepare the mint chutney, blend fresh mint leaves, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into a smooth paste.
8. 8. Serve the crispy lentil fritters warm with the freshly made mint chutney.