Ranveer Brar shares the recipe for the popular street snack, moong dal pakoda, as well as the recipe to turn it into a curry at home. Everyone craves snacks in the evening, but preparing one that can also be turned into a meal is really helpful for the one doing the cooking. Celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Ranveer Brar shared such a recipe on his YouTube channel, the moong dal pakoda.Chef Ranveer Brar's moong dal pakoda and pakoda kadhi take approximately 40 minutes to prepare. (@RanveerBrar/YouTube)Also Read | Chef Kunal Kapur shares crunchy masoor dal namkeen recipe: See step-by-step preparationThe crispy dal pakodas are the perfect snacks for a rainy day, and they can also be easily converted into a kadhi that goes well with rice or rotis. The detailed steps to prepare the dish are presented as follows.Preparing moong dal pakodaIngredients:For roasting peanuts½ cup Peanuts1 tsp GheeSalt to tasteFor dal paste2 cups Green moong dal (soaked for 6-7 hours)For moong dal pakodaPrepared dal paste1 inch Ginger. peeled, finely chopped3 Green chillies, finely chopped2-3 tbsp Coriander leaves, finely chopped⅓ cup Roasted peanut, roughly crushedSalt to taste¼ tsp Chaat masalaA pinch of Degi red chilli powderFor peanut chutney2-3 tbsp Roasted peanutFew Coriander leaves½ inch Ginger, peeled, roughly sliced3-4 Green chillies, broken into halves1 tbsp Tender coriander stemSalt to taste1 tbsp Oil1 tsp Sugar2 heaped tbsp Curd, beatenOther ingredientsOil for fryingMethod of preparation:For roasting peanutsIn a pan, add peanuts and dry roast them for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.Add ghee and sauté it well, add salt to taste and mix it well.Transfer it to a tray or plate and keep it aside for further use.For dal pasteIn a mixer grinder jar, add green moong dal and grind it coarsely.Keep it aside for further use.For moong dal pakodaIn a parat, add prepared dal paste, ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, roasted peanuts, salt to taste and mix it well.Make small lemon-sized balls with the mixture, drop them into hot oil, and fry until golden on a medium flame.Transfer it to a tray or plate and keep it aside for further use.In a bowl, add prepared pakoda, sprinkle chaat masala, degi red chilli powder and toss it well.Transfer it into a serving dish along with the prepared peanut chutney.Garnish it with degi red chilli powder, coriander sprig and lemon wedges.For peanut chutneyIn a mixer grinder jar, add roasted peanuts, coriander leaves, ginger, green chillies, coriander stems, salt to taste, oil and grind it into a fine smooth paste.Transfer it to a bowl, add sugar, curd and mix it well.Keep it aside for further use.Preparing moong dal pakoda kadhiIngredients:For curd mixture½ cup Curd, beaten1 tsp Coriander powder1 tsp Degi red chilli powder½ tsp Turmeric powderFor pakoda kadhi1 tbsp Oil½ tsp Cumin seeds¼ tsp Fennel seeds2 Green chillies, roughly chopped½ inch Ginger, peeled, roughly juliennedPrepared curd mixtureSalt to tastePrepared pakodaFor garnishA pinch of Degi red chilli powderCoriander sprigLemon wedgeMethod of preparation:For curd mixtureIn a bowl, add curd, coriander powder, degi red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix it well.Keep it aside for further use.For pakoda kadhiIn a pan or kadai, heat oil, add cumin seeds, fennel seeds and let them splutter.Add green chillies, ginger and sauté it for a minute.Add prepared curd mixture and let it cook for 2-3 minutes on high flame.Add salt, the prepared pakoda, and cook it for a while until thick.Transfer it into a serving bowl and garnish it with coriander sprig.Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.This article is for informational purposes only.Debapriya Bhattacharya is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times. He started his career in 2022, working in newsrooms in beats like education, US news, trending stories, and entertainment. In his new role in the lifestyle desk, he seeks to deliver a balanced blend of research-driven reporting and creative storytelling from health and recipes to art and culture. Science, philosophy, food and pop culture are what pump his veins and help bring heart to his stories. Debapriya tries to see out subjects that will allow him and readers to explore new frontiers and improve the quality of life for all. The explorations can be both external and internal, as thoughts seek to be as chaotic as the greater universe. As a citizen of the world, Debapriya has been fascinated by the lives of people across the globe throughout time. 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