Kachari (split Bengal gram) pakoda (fritters)

• Servings: 4-5
• Soaking time:3-4 hours.
• Preparation time: 3-4 minutes.
• Frying time: 6-7 minutes(each batch).
• Total time: 11 minutes.

“Kachari (split Bengal gram) pakoda (fritters)” known as Bengal Gram Fritters, is a beloved and popular street food of Bihar. It soars during the Ramzan fasting and monsoon season, when the tantalising aroma of freshly fried pakodas wafts through the air, inviting everyone to indulge in this comforting treat. The combination of the crisp outer layer and the soft flavourful interior makes these pakodas a favorite among people of all ages.

  These crispy, golden-brown fritters are made from chana dal (split Bengal gram), which is soaked, ground, and mixed with a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavourful batter. The batter is then deep-fried to perfection, resulting in crunchy and delicious pakodas.

It is often enjoyed as a quick snack or an accompaniment to a steaming cup of chai.

Ingredients:

• Chana dal (split Bengal gram): 100gm
• Salt: ½ teaspoon (as per your taste)
• Onion: 1 no. (Small)
• Green chilli: 1 no.
• Fresh coriander leaves (chopped): 1 tablespoon
• Oil: for frying

Preparation:

1. Soak chana dal 3-4 hours, grind them roughly, with help of little water.
2. Cut green chilli and onion roughly, keep aside.

Method

for making pakoda (fritters):

1. Take a big mixing bowl, put dal paste roughly chopped green chili and onion, mix properly. Now batter is ready.
2. Take flat and heavy bottom fry pan, put oil in the fry pan, and Let oil to smoke.
3.  Drop small size batter in it. (Either helps of your hand or spoon)
4. If batter comes up, it means right temperature of oil otherwise wait for a while and test again.
5. After getting right temperature of oil,
6. Deep fry all pakoda (size of your choice), till golden brown. Keep aside.
7. Repeat this till all batter is finished.
8. Kachari (split Bengal gram) pakoda (fitters) is good for evening snacks, otherwise as you wish.
9. Serve hot with Green Chutney and tomato ketchup.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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