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Kachari Masoor Dal (Red Lentil Fritters)

Servings: 4
Soaking time: 2 hours.
Preparation time: 3-4 minutes.
Frying time: 6-7 minutes(each batch).
Total time: 11 minutes.

The recipe of “Kachari Masoor Dal” reminds me the familiar sight of the street food vendor or Chatwala of my hometown, each bite tingling my taste buds and takes my thoughts back to those streets.

This connection is more than just about food; it’s about the echo of laughter, the chatter that fills the air, and the joy of indulgence in simple flavours.

Pairing Kachari Masoor Dal with Murmure (puffed rice) the combination not only adds a delightful crunch to the tender fritters but also enhances the overall eating experience by blending textures. The airy lightness of puffed rice complements the dense, spice-infused bites of the red lentil fritters satisfying and shows traditional street food fare.

Can be served as starter for any party or get-together, goes very well with tea/ coffee; I often use to pair this with murmure (puffed rice) for my afternoon breakfast.

Delicious! You will love it…

Ingredients:

Masoor Dal (Red Lentil): 100 gm
Rice flour: 1 tablespoon
Salt: ½ teaspoon (as per your taste)
Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon
Ajwain (caraway): ¼ teaspoon
Kuti Mirch( crushed chilli): ½ teaspoon
Onion: 1 no. (Small)
Garlic: 3-4 cloves
Green chilli: 1 no.
Mustard oil: for frying

Preparation:

Soak dal for 1 -2 hours, grind them roughly, with help of small quantity of water if required.
Chop green chilli, garlic and onion, keep aside.

Method:

Take a mixing bowl, put dal paste, rice flour, chopped green chilli, garlic, onion, turmeric powder and salt, mix properly. Now batter is ready.
Take heavy bottom wok/fry pan, put oil in the fry pan, and let oil to smoke; drop small size batter in it. (Either directly using your fingers or spoon), If batter comes up, it means right temperature of oil otherwise wait for a while and test again.
After getting right temperature of oil; deep fry all fritters (size of your choice), till golden brown. Remove from oil, repeat this till all batter is finished(about 5-6 minutes).
Kachari Masoor Dal (Red Lentil Fritters) is ready. Serve hot.