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
- Soak the moong and chana dal together for 3 hours. Drain.
- Grind coarsely with ginger and chillies and very little water. Add hing and salt and beat well.
- Drop small rounds of batter into hot oil and fry until crisp and golden.
- Place the ram ladoos on a leaf plate and pour green chutney over them.
- 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.