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Saankhein

A traditional delicacy thats particulary relished on Holi. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main Ingredients Split Bengal gram (chana dal) , Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal)
Cuisine Indian
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 3.30-4 hour
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Saankhein

  • 1 cup Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked
  • 1/3 cup Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal) soaked
  • 1/3 cup Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal) soaked
  • 1/3 cup Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) soaked
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Soda bicarbonate
  • 2 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
  • to taste Salt
  • to deep fry Oil

Method

  1. Grind the dals to a coarse mixture. Do not use water. Mix in asafoetida, red chilli powder, soda bicarbonate, ajwain and salt and mix well.
  2. Shape the dough into small but slightly flat rounds. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Fry the wadas in hot oil, without over crowding the kadai.
  3. Fry till brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with green chutney.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1728
Carbohydrates 234.7
Protein 87.6
Fat 48.9
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