Oct 31, 2012

Ram Laddu



















Ram Laddu

A very popular & deep fried Delhi street food. Best combination with green chutney.

Makes: 12

You will need

1 cup (200 g) moong dal
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
200 ml oil for frying

Method

Wash and clean moong dal. Soak in 2 cups water for 15 minutes. Drain out water completely. Make a smooth and thick batter in a mixer / blender with red chilli powder and salt. Do not add water while making batter.

Transfer the batter into another bowl.

Heat oil in a kadai / frying pan. Reduce heat to medium and drop teaspoons (use small spoons which shape like ice cream scoop to get evenly round shape / laddu shape) of the batter ( 6 - 7 at a time ) and fry till golden color on both the sides.

Drain and place on kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.

Serve as a snack with green chutney.

Here's the recipe link of Green Chutney with Raw Mango

Green Chutney

Serves: 2 - 3

You will need

1 cup ( 200 g ) chopped coriander leaves ( or 150 g coriander leaves and 50 g mint leaves )
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 green chillies
1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
1/2 teaspoon sugar ( or to taste )
1/2 - inch piece ginger
Extra 2 - 3 tablespoons water

Method

Make a thick paste of above ingredients in a mixer with very little water. Serve with Ram Laddu.




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