Daal Pakoda (Fried Lentil Balls)
Daal Pakoda is a popular street food in India and is often enjoyed with a cup of hot tea.
This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Daal Pakoda (Fried Lentil Balls)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Soak the yellow lentils in water for 2 hours.
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Drain the lentils and grind them into a coarse paste.
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Finely chop the onion, green chili, ginger, garlic, and cilantro.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the lentil paste, chopped onion, green chili, ginger, garlic, cilantro, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
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Gradually add water to the mixture to make a thick batter.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan for frying.
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Drop small portions of the lentil batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
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Remove the fried lentil balls from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
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Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
