Mangodi
Mangodi is a popular Indian snack made with moong dal (split green gram) and a blend of spices. This recipe is an excellent option for people who are looking for healthy snacks for weight loss. It is vegan, gluten-free, and rich in protein, making it an ideal snack for vegetarians and vegans. People with legume allergy should avoid this dish. This recipe uses less oil, making it a healthier option.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
162 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
16 g
Fat
8 g
Fiber
5 g
Ingredients
Split Urad Dal (Raw)
0.5 small bowl (50g)
Ginger Paste
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Cumin Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tbsp (15g)
Plain Water
1 medium cup (120g)
Red chilli Powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (5g)
Coriander Powder
0.25 tsp (0.5g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Wash and soak moong dal in water for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Drain the water and grind the dal into a coarse paste without adding water.
Add ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt to the dal paste. Mix well.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add spoonfuls of the dal mixture to the pan and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Flip the mangodi and cook on the other side until golden brown.
Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Rishabh Masurkar
"Tried making this last night, and Mangodi fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Tarun Vardhan Banerjee
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and I loved how light yet filling this Mangodi turned out to be. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Aditya Dev Saxena
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Swapan Saran Deshmukh
"Tried making this last night, and this Mangodi recipe exceeded all my expectations. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."