MOONG DAL NAMKEEN/HALDIRAM MOONG DAL/FRIED MOONG DAL

      Moong Dal Namkeen, most commonly found as Haldiram Brands Moong Dal Namkeen in the market is a tasty snack.  Crunchy yet a softness of this snack with a hint of Chat Masala and Salt is an absolute treat as a snacking dish. Moong Dal Namkeen serves as a wonderful Cocktail or Teatime Snack.
     Fried Moong Dal is a popular snack among Indians, this simple-sounding recipe is prepared by soaking Moong Dal so that if fluffs up & turns soft.  Soaked Moong Dal is fried until it turns into a golden yellow colour.  Sprinkle the deep fried Moong Dal with Salt and there you go with a tasty and crunchy snack, for more flavour and taste season it up with Chat Masala/Red Chilli Powder.  As we all love spicy snacks at home I have seasoned it with both of the above Masalas.
     In midst of posting a few of quick-fix Sweet & Savouries recipes which can be easily prepared for this festive season, I thought this Moong Dal Namkeen/Haldiram Moong Dal/Fried Moong Dal would be an easy last minute addition.  It is less time-consuming,  a very simple & straightforward recipe which can even be prepared by beginners.

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Cuisine - Indian
Recipe Type - Snacks & Savouries
Spice Level - Low
Difficulty -Easy
Yields - Approx 2 Cups
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 5 -10 Minutes
Soaking Time - 4-5 Hours.
Drying Time - 1 Hour
Cooking Time - 5 -10 Minutes

HOW TO MAKE MOONG DAL NAMKEEN/HALDIRAM MOONG DAL/FRIED MOONG DAL

MOONG DAL NAMKEEN/HALDIRAM MOONG DAL/FRIED MOONG DAL

INGREDIENTS:

Yellow Moong Dal - 2 Cups
Red Chilli Powder - 1/4 Tspn(Optional)
Chat Masala Powder - 1/4 Tspn
Salt to taste
Oil - For Deep Frying

METHOD :

• Clean and Wash the Yellow Moong Dal 2-3 times or until water runs clear.
• Soak the Moong Dal with ample water for 4-5 hours.
• Once soaked, drain and discard the water used for soaking Moong Dal.
• Spread the drained Moong Dal on a clean Kitchen towel for at least 30 Minutes - 1 Hour.
• Pat dry the Moong Dal until it is totally moisture free.
• Heat Oil in a deep pan on a high flame.
• Once the oil starts to fume, lower the flame and allow the oil to smoke off.
• Deep fry the soaked and dried Moong Dal until they turn into golden brown in colour.
• Fry until the sizzling stops of a medium flame.
• Can place the Moong Dals in a small slotted ladle and directly immerse it into the hot oil.
• Gently toss it up inside the slotted spoon using another long-handled spoon, so that the Moong Dals are evenly cooked.
• Drain the deep fried Moong Dals on a clean paper towel.
• Allow it to cool down before seasoning the Moong Dal Namkeen.
• Sprinkle Red Chilli Powder, Chat Masala Powder and Salt to the deep fried Moong Dals. 
• Gently toss it up until all the ingredients are well combined.
• Store Moong Dal Namkeen/Fried Moong Dal in an airtight container.
• Serve Moong Dal Namkeen/Fried Moong Dal as a Teatime/Cocktail Snack.

MOONG DAL NAMKEEN/HALDIRAM MOONG DAL/FRIED MOONG DAL

NOTES :

• Soak the Moong Dal for 4-5 Hours.
• Drain and allow it to dry on a Kitchen Towel, and pat it dry until the soaked Moong Dal is moisture free, before deep frying it for the snack.
• Deep fry the Moong Dals on a medium flame.
• Season it with Salt or add Chat Masala/Red Chilli Powder/Asafoetida to add an extra note fo taste & flavour to Fried Moong Dhal Namkeen.