VegetarianSnacksPan-Indian
Moong Bhajji
Moong Bhajji is a vegetarian snack cooked across India. It is made with moong dal, onion, green chilli, curry leaves and rice flour. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 45 min. One serving has about 150 kcal, 7 g protein, 15 g carbs and 7 g fat.
Did you know? A crispy South Indian fritter. Moong bhajjis are a monsoon staple in Karnataka, where they’re called "hesaru bele bajji." The rice flour coating adds crunch—a Telugu innovation. In Tamil Nadu, they’re served with coconut chutney. Soak dal just 30 minutes—no mush!
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Snacks
- Cuisine
- Pan-Indian
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Protein
- 7 g
- Style
- Indulgent
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 200 g moong dal
- 1 onion
- 2 green chilli
- 10 curry leaves
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tsp ginger (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin seeds (optional)
- 500 ml oil
- 1 pinch asafoetida (optional)
Contains: gluten. Most hing sold in India has wheat flour; use a gluten-free hing if needed.
