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Masoor Dal Pakoda served on a white plate

Masoor Dal Pakoda

Masoor Dal pakoda is a deep fried red lentil fritter that are so easy to make with only 2-3 ingredients. These red lentil fritters are extremely good snacks, sides, appetizers or even a lunch box recipe. Crispy, crunchy protein packed goodness is what you will have!
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Masoor Dal Pakoda
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 195.6kcal
Author: Meghna Chakraborty

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Rinse the Masoor dal vey well under running tap water. Soak them in enough water over night or for 3-4 hours.
  • Strain any excess water from the soaked dals & grind them into a coarse paste in a blender. Set aside.
  • Next, add the onions, salt, turmeric powder & green chilies (if adding any). Mix well and fluff the batter with your hand for 2-3 mins. This will make the pakodas light, fluffy & so airy.
  • Heat the oil in a kadai or deep bottomed pan over medium heat. 
  • When the oil is moderately hot release about 1-1.5 tbsp batter to the oil. Do not over crowd. Deep fry until golden on all sides. 
  • Once done lift the Masoor dal pakodas from the oil and keep them on a plate. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. You may also add these to the Batter: grated or minced ginger, finely chopped cilantro, ajwain seeds & cumin seeds. I did not add any.
  2. Try not to add water while grinding the soaked dal.
  3. Fry the pakodas over medium heat.
  4. Accidentally if the batter becomes runny add more chopped onions & cilantro to make it manageable.
  5. Do not over crowd the oil with pakodas. Fry them in batches.
  6. Measuring Cup used, 1 Cup = 240 ml & 1 teaspoon = 5 ml.
Nutrition Facts
Masoor Dal Pakoda
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195.6 Calories from Fat 69
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.7g12%
Saturated Fat 5.1g32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 10.2mg0%
Potassium 574.2mg16%
Carbohydrates 24.7g8%
Fiber 8.8g37%
Sugar 0.2g0%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
* Read our privacy policy - Calorie information is provided as a courtesy only and should be leveraged as an estimate rather than a guarantee.Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 195.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.7g | Fat: 7.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10.2mg | Potassium: 574.2mg | Fiber: 8.8g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin C: 8mg