Moongdi


Course : Indian
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


1/2 cup math (tiny brown gram like green gram) dal (if not available use green moong dal)

2 cups wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds crushed coarsely

1 teaspoon coriander seeds crushed coarsely

2 teaspoons red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon garam masala -- (optional)

3 pinches asafoetida -- (3 to 4)

1 teaspoon salt to taste

2 tablespoons ghee

1 Cup oil to shallow fry
 

Preparation / Directions:


Wash and soak dal for 4 hours, drain, skins intact. Mix all ingredients, except oil. Add very little water at a time, and knead into a pliable dough. Take a small lump at a time, make round. Using dry flour for dusting, roll into round as thin as possible. Roast on griddle, cooking on both sides. Drizzle a little oil on each side Press with a small wooden presser till both sides are crisp. Serve hot, or cool very well before storing in a tight container. Serve with pickles, jam, chutney or curds. Making time: 45 minutes Makes: 15-16 moongdis Shelflife: 2 weeks or more


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