Mouthwatering Gluten-Free Indian Snack: Crunchy Chana Dal Fritters

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup water (for batter)
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Rinse and soak the chana dal in water for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain well.
2. In a large bowl, combine drained chana dal, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Gradually add rice flour to the mixture while adding water to form a thick batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter. Adjust water or flour as needed.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5. Using a spoon, scoop the chana dal batter and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
6. Fry until golden brown and crispy, then remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Serve warm with tangy mint yogurt sauce.

Chef’s Insight

The key to these crunchy chana dal fritters is the perfect batter consistency and even heating. This ensures they are crispy on the outside while remaining tender inside.

Notes

For optimal results, ensure your cooking oil is at the correct temperature before adding the batter. This will give you perfectly crispy fritters every time.