Our daily meal is incomplete without a bowl full of dal! But having this dish every day can get a little mundane. This high-protein ingredient is essential for our body, so why not prepare it in interesting and delicious ways that shall encourage us to enjoy it more often. If you have been looking for ways to give the dal a makeover, then we found some easy recipes that will be more than simple gravy! Now you can make pakodas, kachoris, patties and more with dal and enjoy this pulse even as a tasty snack.
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5 Delicious Dal Snacks To Pair With Your Evening Chai
1.Dal Farra
These savoury dumplings from Uttar Pradesh are enjoyed as a quick snack! This dal snack is steamed, making it a healthy treat and it comes with a punch of flavour. You can serve this with pudina ki chutney.
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2.Moonglet
This street food from Delhi is quite the masaledaar and delicious. Resembling the cheela, the moonglet is fluffier and melts in your mouth. It can be prepared for a yummy breakfast or a decadent snack.
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3.Dal Patties
This scrumptious patty is made from leftover dal tadka, besan, onion and spices. The crunchy dal patties taste quite delicious. All you need are bare minimum ingredients, and this teatime snack shall be ready.
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4.Dal Pakoda
Pakodas are probably the most enjoyed snack, now you can make pakoda using cooked leftover dal! Just use leftover dal and mix it with besan, rice flour and onion and deep-fry the batter till the pakodas are crispy and ready.
Click here for the full recipe of Dal Pakora.
5.Dal Kachori
Arhar dal is sauteed with spices and herbs like garam masala, chilli powder, khus khus and coconut, and mixed with tamarind and a pinch of sugar. Deep-fried in oil, these crispy dal kachoris are perfect for tea-time munching. Mint chutney can be a perfect companion.
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Try out these dal snacks and do tell us in the comments section which one you enjoyed the most!