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Moong Vada

Here is a satisfying snack that feels both traditional and nourishing. The delicious 'Moong Vada'. gives whole moong a fresh new spotlight and transforms it into vadas that are beautifully crisp on the outside and soft and comforting inside.

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Main ingredientsWhole green gram (sabut gram), Fennel powder, Cumin powder, Green chillies, Ginger, Onion, Curry leaves, Rice flour, Crushed black peppercorns, Oil
CuisineSouth Indian
CourseSnacks and starters
Prep time6-8 hours
Cook time20-25 minutes
Serve
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

Method

  1. Transfer the soaked moong into a food process to a coarse mixture.
  2. Transfer into a bowl, add fennel powder, cumin powder, green chillies, ginger, onion, curry leaves and salt and mix well.
  3. Add rice flour and crushed black peppercorns and mix well.
  4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
  5. Divide the mixture into equal portions and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball slightly.
  6. Gently slide in a few vadas at a time into hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  7. Arrange the vadasion a serving bowl and serve hot with coconut chutney. 
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