Dairy-Free Daal Bhajia

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Dairy-Free Daal Bhajia is a mouthwatering vegan take on a beloved Indian fritter recipe. Made with protein-packed chana dal and a touch of rice flour for crispiness, these bhajias are infused with aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, green chillies, and cumin seeds for a truly irresistible bite. The batter comes together effortlessly after soaking and blending the dal, and the addition of coriander and lemon juice adds a bright, zesty touch. Deep-fried until perfectly crunchy, these snacks are free of dairy yet full of indulgence—perfect for any occasion. Serve them piping hot with a tangy chutney or spicy dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or tea-time treat. Ready in just 45 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free delight is sure to become your new favorite fried snack!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chana Dal (Bengal Gram)
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour
• 2 units Green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Water
• 500 ml Oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the chana dal thoroughly under cold water and soak it in enough water for at least 2 to 3 hours or until soft.

Step 2

Drain the soaked chana dal and transfer it to a blender. Add 1/2 cup of water gradually and blend into a smooth, thick batter.

Step 3

Transfer the batter to a large mixing bowl. To this batter, add rice flour and mix well to combine.

Step 4

Add chopped green chillies, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped onion, cumin seeds, baking soda, and salt to the batter. Mix well.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice into the batter to enhance the flavor.

Step 6

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Drop small spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Step 7

Fry the bhajias until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes per batch.

Step 8

Remove the bhajias using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the fresh and hot daal bhajias with your favorite chutney or sauce as a delicious dairy-free snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1017.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5168.8

Total Fat 508.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3055.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.5g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 42.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218.3mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 2131.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.3%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 11.6%