MOONG DHAL PAKODA

Here is a crunchy and spicy , protein rich snack.....

INGREDIENTS

• MOONG DHAL (PAASIPPARUPPU) -1 CUP
• CHOPPED ONIONS - 1 CUP
• CRUSHED GARLIC - 3 FLAKES
• GREEN CHILLIES -4
• GINGER - 1 SMALL BIT
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL FOR FRYING

METHOD

• Soak the moong dhal in water for 30 minutes.
• Drain.
• Grind to a coarse paste in a mixie.
• Mix in the finely chopped onions,green chillies,ginger,crushed garlic and salt to taste.
• Heat the oil in a kadai.
• Drop small bits of the batter into the hot oil.
• Fry toll reddish brown on all sides.
• Drain  .Serve hot with chutney or sauce.

PANEER PAKORAS

Here are the monsoon showers...

what is more welcome than a plate of

yummy,crunchy Paneer Pakoras?

INGREDIENTS

• PANEER CUBES -3 CUPS
• GRAM FLOUR -1 CUP
• RICE FLOUR -1 CUP
• CHILLY POWDER -3 TEASPOONS
• SODA BICARBONATE -1/4 TEASPOON
• GARAM MASALA POWDER- 1/2 TEASPOON
• CHILLI CHICKEN RED (FOOD COLOR) -1 PINCH
• (OPTIONAL)
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL FOR FRYING
• CORIANDER LEAVES FOR GARNISHING
• FRIED CURRY LEAVES FOR GARNISHING

METHOD

• Mix the flours,soda bicarbonate,chilli powder ,salt and garam masala powder well.
• Add some water and make a thick coating batter.
• Dip the paneer cubes in the batter and coat them well.
• Fry them in hot oil ,taking care they do not stick to each other.
• Arrange in a serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves and fried curry leaves.
• Serve hot with green chutney or tomato sauce.