Ram Laddoo

Moong dal pakoda chaat, Ram laddoo

Every Delhite has seen and/or eaten these savory, tangy, spicy little fried dumplings. Moong dal pakoda or ram laddoo, a popular street food in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, are fried nuggets made of moong dal, served with a generous helping of grated radish, sweet tamarind chutney and spicy mint coriander chutney. A great starter to serve at your next party.    

Moong dal pakoda , Ram laddoo

Ingredients:

For Ram laddoo

3/4 cup dhuli moong dal

1/4 cup chana dal

2-3 Green chilies, chopped fine

Handful fresh coriander, chopped fine

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

Red chili powder to taste

Salt to taste

1/4 tsp cumin seeds

Pinch asafoetida (hing)

Oil for deep frying

1. Wash and soak the lentils for a minimum of 4 hours.
2. Drain and grind coarsely with green chilies and hing using very little water. 
3. Take the mixture out in a large bowl and whisk it till light and fluffy (till a small ball of batter floats in a bowl of water rather than sink).
4. Add all other ingredients and mix well. 
5. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry small, 1 inch rounds on medium heat till golden and crisp. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
6. Serve with a generous drizzle of mint and tamarind chutneys, grated radish, coriander and squeeze of lime. 

To Serve

Grated radish/daikon

Fresh coriander

Tamarind chutney

Mint chutney

Lime juice

Red chili flakes(optional)

Moong dal pakoda , Ram laddoo