Soy-Free Daal Bhajia

Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, Soy-Free Daal Bhajia is a delightful twist on the traditional Indian fritter. Made with protein-rich split yellow moong dal, these fritters are naturally soy-free and irresistibly spiced with green chili, cumin, turmeric, and a touch of asafoetida. The batter, fortified with rice flour for a delicate crunch, is expertly fried to perfection, resulting in bite-sized morsels that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve these delectable bhajias with tangy tamarind sauce or refreshing mint chutney for a snack or appetizer that's sure to impress. Perfect for those avoiding soy, this recipe marries tradition with dietary inclusivity.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Split yellow moong dal
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 2 finely chopped Green chili
• 1 inch, grated Ginger
• 0.5 cup, chopped Cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 cups, for frying Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the split yellow moong dal thoroughly under running water. Soak it in enough water for about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Step 2

Once soaked, drain the water entirely and transfer the dal to a blender. Add the grated ginger and about 1/4 cup of water. Blend until you have a slightly coarse batter. It should be thick, not runny.

Step 3

Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl. Add the finely chopped onion, green chili, cilantro leaves, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, salt, baking soda, and rice flour. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 4

If the mixture feels too thick, gradually add water a tablespoon at a time to adjust the consistency. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when dropped in oil.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat. To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a small portion of the batter into the oil. If it rises to the surface without browning too quickly, the oil is ready.

Step 6

Using a spoon or your fingers, carefully drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil. Fry them in batches without overcrowding the pan.

Step 7

Fry the bhajias until they are golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. This should take about 5-7 minutes per batch.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, remove the bhajias from the oil and drain them on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the Soy-Free Daal Bhajias hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1119.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4488.1

Total Fat 422.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3100.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 57.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 365.7mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 3674.5mg	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: 81.2%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 14.0%