A bonda dish made with yoghurt (curd) and moong dhal.
Moong Curd Bonda
Course: SnacksCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsSoak time
2
hoursCooking time
30
minutesA bonda dish made with yoghurt (curd) and moong dhal.
Ingredients
Green Gram Dhal (Moong) – 1 cup
Urad Dhal – 1/2 cup
Fresh Ginger – a small piece
Green Chillies – 4 to 5
Cumin (Jeeragam) – 1 teaspoon
Curd – 3 cups or as required
Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Oil – for deep frying
Directions
- Soak both the dhals for 2 hours. Wash and drain the water completely.
- Add ginger, green chillies, cumin and salt and grind it to a fine paste.
- Boil 5 to 6 cups of water in a broad vessel and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a kadai. Wet your hand and take lemon size paste and drop it in the hot oil. Fry till it become golden brown.
- Remove and put it in the hot water.
- Let it soak in the hot water till it become soft touch. Remove and gently squeeze out the excess water.
- Arrange it in a plate or flat vessel.
- Beat the curd and add salt and pour over the bondas.
- Sprinkle red chilli powder and serve.
Moong Curd Bonda came out soooo good. Thanks!
NICE RECIPE I LIKE MOOG DAL RECIPES
Why do you soak them in hot water after frying?
To make the bonda soft and soaked bonda absorbs curd well.