Crispy Masoor Dal Fritters Recipe

About this recipe

Golden, crunchy fritters made from protein-packed masoor dal, lightly spiced and perfectly crispy. A delicious and filling snack for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 500G Tata Masoor Dal M
• - Rice Flour
• 500 g Onion
• 250g Green Chilli
• - Coriander Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Salt

Instructions

1. 1. Wash and soak the masoor dal in water for 4 hours, then drain and blend into a coarse paste.
2. 2. Finely chop the onion, green chilies, and coriander leaves, and add them to the lentil paste.
3. 3. Mix in rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt to form a thick dough-like mixture.
4. 4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat until it is hot but not smoking.
5. 5. Take small portions of the mixture, shape them into flat patties, and carefully slide them into the hot oil.
6. 6. Fry the fritters in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
7. 7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. 8. Serve the fritters hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for dipping.