Kaju sweet is an Indian subcontinent dessert. Kaju literally means cashew nuts and it is ...

Sakarai Pongal is a sweet and buttery porridge-like dish that is traditionally prepared i...

This traditional favourite fried pastry with an aromatic nutty filling and peculiar rolle...

Ariselu is a traditional sweet of South India prepared for Makara Sankranthi festival. ...

Chena payasam is a tasty and simple payasam recipe, made with green Bengal gram, jaggery,...

This is a tasty, calcium rich Indian bread recipe. This can be prepared for festive occas...

Pesara Punkulu- Moong Dal Fritters Recipe, How To Make Pesara Punkulu- Moong Dal Fritters Recipe

Name: Pesara Punkulu- Moong Dal Fritters
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2

Pesara punukulu (mung dal fritters) is a delicious Indian recipe served as a Snack.

About Recipe

How to make Pesara Punkulu- Moong Dal Fritters

(13 ratings)

0 reviews so far

Prep time
25 mins

Cook time
20 mins

Total time
45 mins

Author : Vahchef
Main Ingredient : green moong dal

Servings : 2 persons
Published date : November 14, 2016

Ingredients used in Pesara Punkulu- Moong Dal Fritters
• Garlic flakes crushed - 2 numbers.
• Ginger - 1 piece.
• Green chillies - 3-4 numbers.
• Onion (chopped) - 1 number.
• Pesalu(green moong dal,soaked in water for 6 hours) - 1 cup.
• Cumin seeds - 1 tea spoon.
• Coriander leaves(finely chopped) - 3 tablespoons.
• Salt - to taste.
• Oil - as required.
Method:
Grind the soaked and drained moong dal, green chillis, ginger and salt to a paste. There is no need to add water while grinding. Remove onto a dish and add the chopped onions, coriander leaves, cumin seeds and mix well. Heat oil in a deep frying vessel. Once its piping hot, reduce flame to medium and drop a little mixture (about a tbsp) and fry the fritters to a golden brown color. Deep fry a batch of 8-10 punukulu depending on the size of the vessel. Serve hot over a cup of masala chai.