Aloo Dal Pakora | Aloo Bonda | Aloo Moong Bonda | Potato Bonda Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

'Pakoras' are popular tea time snacks in India. Though these are called 'Bonda' in South India, in the North , they are known as Pakoras. There are so many varieties of Pakoras and this recipe of Aloo Dal Pakora is famous especially in the Hill Stations where a bowl of pakoras and steaming hot chai is irresistible. 

Do check out my Aloo Bonda recipe video for detailed steps and cooking tips to make this recipe

These pakoras are rich in proteins as  the pakora batter comprises of soaked moong dal/moong beans . Once the soaked moong dal is ground , they are used as the outer coating for the prepared potato filling.  

A perfect monsoon snack recipe. 

Aloo Dal Pakora | Aloo Moong Bonda :

Preparation time : 1 hour 

Cooking time : 20 minutes

Serves : 4

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Ingredients :

For the batter :

1 cup moong dal ( soaked for 1 hour)

1/2 " ginger 

3 green chillies ( adjust according to the heat of the chillies)

salt to taste 

For the Potato stuffing :

3 large potatoes ( boiled and mashed)

1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon dhania powder

1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon fennel seeds ( coarsely powdered)

1 teaspoon lemon juice 

handful of cilantro ( finely chopped, optional)

pinch of asafoetida

salt to taste

Oil for frying 

Method :

1. To prepare the stuffing, add the ingredients given under ' Potato stuffing ' in a bowl and mix well.

2. Pinch small portions of the potato mixture , shape them into equal size balls and set them aside.

3. To prepare the batter, drain the excess water from the moong dal and transfer it to the jar of a mixer. 

4. Add green chillies, ginger, salt and grind it to a smooth batter using very little water.

5. Transfer the ground batter into a wide bowl.

6. Heat oil in a kadai/wok.

7. When the oil is hot, dip each potato ball in the dal batter and slowly drop them into the oil.

8. Fry  the pakoras over medium heat till they are light golden on both sides .

9. Drain them in a kitchen towel.

10. Repeat the same process for the rest of the batch.

Delicious Aloo dal pakoras are ready and can be served along with mint or coriander leaves chutney. 

Chef Tips:

1.Instead of split and husked moong dal, you can also use whole moong beans, in which case, increase the soaking time to 2 hours. 

2.Always check the temperature of oil before frying but dropping a small piece of batter. If it instantly sizzles and floats to the top, your oil is ready for frying pakoras.

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom