Dal Patties

 

Today my recipe is dal patties.These dal patties are a perfect evening snack or party appetizer. Here I used chanaa dal,urad dal,moong dal and some spices. I got it from TV cookery show.This is very old recipe. Actual recipe is deep fried item, but i made it as pan fry patties due to health conscious. It was very tasty and healthy too. Inclusion of different varieties of dals in our daily diet is a necessity for healthy living. I am giving details about importance of pulses (dals) in our daily diet (from Google):

Pulses (dals) are the best natural source of protein, dietary fibre and carbohydrates. They provide vital nutrients. Protein is an important building block of our body as it is used in strengthening bones, cartilage, muscles, skin and blood. With their high fibre content, pulses lower cholesterol levels and protect the heart. They are also an important source of iron and vitamin B in a vegetarian diet. Pulses are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron and magnesium. They also contain beneficial fats and soluble and insoluble fibre. According to the World Health Organisation, dals are a healthy substitute for meat, which has more fat and cholesterol.
The soluble fibre in dals helps to lower blood cholesterol, while the insoluble fibre helps to regulate the digestive processes. They are very good in bowel control problems especially irritable bowel syndrome or Traveller's Stomach Bug. It is a "macro nutrient" that does not store like fat or carbohydrate, meaning that you need to eat regular portions of it at every meal. Higher intake of protein from pulses is recommended for pregnant women, diabetics and for those on work-out diets. Recommended for gluten-free diets.
Pulses are the best and cheapest vegetable protein available. So have regular portions of dal in your diet daily.

I hope you follow my recipe and Enjoy cooking..........

Ingredients:

Urad dal - 1 cup

Chana dal - 1/2 cup

Moong dal - 1/4 cup

Onions,finely chooped - 2 tbsp

Green chilli  paste - 1 tsp

Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - few

Jeera - 1/2 tsp

coriander leaves,finely chopped - 1 tbsp

sesame seeds - 1 tbsp

Oil - 2 tsp

Salt to taste

 Method of preparation:

1. Soak urad dal in water for 2 hours and Drain the water well and blend it in a food processor. Don't add more water.The consistency should be moderate.
2. Grind chana dal and moong dal in mixer grinder to get coarse powder. Don't make fine powder. It should be coarse powder.
3. Take a large bowl add urad dal batter, chana dal & moong dal coarse powder and mix well.
4. Add onions, jeera, ginger-green chilli paste, curry leaves, coriander leaves and salt and mix properly. Keep it aside for 2 hours. After 2 hours it will be soft and easy to make patties.
5. Take a plastic sheet, grease little with oil/water. Take a little of the dal mixture,shape it into a round and press it flat on the sheet. Finally each patty coated with sesame seeds and keep it aside.
6. Pan fry each patty using little oil on both sides.
7. Now yummy and healthy dal patties are ready to eat with tomato chutney or any spicy chutney.