Crispy Moong Dal Coconut Patties Recipe

About this recipe

Golden, crispy patties made with protein-rich moong dal and creamy coconut, lightly spiced for a flavorful snack.

Ingredients

• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• 250g Green Chilli
• 100 g Lemon
• 500 g Moong Dal
• - Coriander Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Rice Flour
• - Cumin Seeds 100g
• 100 g Salt
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 1 kg Water Chestnuts

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 2 hours.
2. 2. Drain the soaked dal and blend it into a coarse paste using a food processor.
3. 3. Add coconut milk, rice flour, turmeric powder, salt, and finely chopped green chili to the dal paste.
4. 4. Mix well to form a thick and pliable dough, adjusting the texture with a few drops of water if needed.
5. 5. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds, letting them crackle for 30 seconds.
6. 6. Shape the dough into small patties and place them gently in the heated oil.
7. 7. Cook each side of the patties for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping carefully.
8. 8. Chop coriander leaves finely and sprinkle them over the cooked patties as garnish.
9. 9. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice for added freshness.