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Ram ladoo

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Crisp moong and chana dal fritters topped with grated radish, green chutney and lemon; a winter street snack of Delhi.

Region: DelhiOccasion: Winter evening snackTime: 45 min + 3 hours soakingServes: 4Vegan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup split moong dal
  • ¼ cup chana dal
  • 1 inch ginger, 2 green chillies
  • A pinch of hing, salt to taste
  • Oil for deep-frying
  • 1 cup grated radish (mooli), squeezed
  • Green coriander-mint chutney, lemon juice and chaat masala

Method

  1. Soak the moong and chana dal together for 3 hours. Drain.
  2. Grind coarsely with ginger and chillies and very little water. Add hing and salt and beat well.
  3. Drop small rounds of batter into hot oil and fry until crisp and golden.
  4. Place the ram ladoos on a leaf plate and pour green chutney over them.
  5. Top with grated radish, lemon juice and chaat masala and serve at once.

History

Despite its name, ram ladoo is not a sweet but a fritter; it is sold from carts across Delhi, especially in winter when radishes are in season.

Significance

Ram ladoo is a cheap and popular winter snack, and its radish topping is said to make the fried dal easier to digest.

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