Crispy Moong Bhaji Recipe: Easy Green Gram Fritters
Learn how to make crispy Moong Bhaji at home! This easy green gram fritters recipe is perfect for tea-time snacks. Quick, tasty, and beginner-friendly.
Ingredients
- 300 g Whole Green Gram Moong: Soaked in water for about 8 hours or overnight.
- 1 Large Onion: Finely chopped.
- ½ tsp Carom Seeds Ajwain: Crushed lightly between your palms.
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds Jeera.
- 1.5 tsp Coriander Powder: Coarsely ground is best.
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder.
- 1 tbsp Ginger and Green Chillies: Freshly crushed.
- A pinch of Asafoetida Hing.
- Salt: To taste.
- Fresh Coriander Leaves: A generous handful finely chopped (make sure all excess water is drained).
- 1 tbsp Rice Flour: The secret to extra crispiness!
- 1 tbsp Gram Flour Besan: To help bind the mixture.
- Oil: For deep frying.
- A pinch of Baking Soda: Optional, for extra fluffiness.
Instructions
- Prep the Moong: Wash the overnight-soaked whole green gram 2-3 times. Drain all the water completely using a strainer.
- Grind Coarsely: Transfer the soaked moong to a mixer jar. Pulse it just 2-3 times to get a coarse texture. Do not make a fine paste, and do not add water.
- Mix the Base: Transfer the coarsely ground moong into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped onion, crushed carom seeds, cumin seeds, coarse coriander powder, turmeric, and the crushed ginger-green chilli paste.
- Add Flavour & Crunch: Add salt, asafoetida, and plenty of freshly chopped coriander leaves. Mix everything well with your hands.
- Bind the Batter: Add 1 tablespoon of rice flour and 1 tablespoon of gram flour (besan) to the mixture. Mix thoroughly until the batter comes together.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai. Test the heat by dropping a tiny amount of batter; it should rise steadily, meaning the oil is medium-hot.
- Fry the Fritters: Drop small, bite-sized portions of the batter into the hot oil. Keep the gas flame on medium.
- Cook to Perfection: Do not stir immediately. Wait for a minute, then gently stir and fry until the bhaji turns a beautiful golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the green gram fritters using a slotted spoon and drain the excess oil on a tissue paper or strainer. Serve hot!