High Protein Daal Bhajia
Crispy, golden, and packed with plant-based power, this High Protein Daal Bhajia recipe is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence! Combining a nutrient-rich trio of chana dal, moong dal, and urad dal, these fritters are loaded with protein and brimming with flavor, thanks to aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Finely chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and fresh coriander lend bursts of texture and freshness, making every bite irresistibly delicious. Perfectly deep-fried to perfection, these bhajias are delightfully crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Ideal as a guilt-free vegetarian snack or appetizer, serve these healthy fritters with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat. Ready in under an hour, High Protein Daal Bhajia is the wholesome snack you've been waiting for! Keywords: high protein snack, healthy bhajia, vegan appetizer, gluten-free snacks, Indian fritters, daal recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal
- 0.5 cup moong dal
- 0.5 cup urad dal
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 pieces green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 0.25 cup coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 cup water
- 2 cups oil for frying
Instructions
Rinse the chana dal, moong dal, and urad dal thoroughly under cold running water.
Soak all the dals together in a large bowl with enough water to cover them for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Once soaked, drain the dals and transfer them to a blender.
Add 0.75 cup of water and blend to form a smooth and thick batter. The batter should not be too runny.
Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl and add chopped onions, green chilies, grated ginger, and coriander leaves.
Mix in the cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
Just before frying, stir in the baking soda gently into the batter.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be sufficiently hot, around 350°F (175°C), to fry the bhajias.
Using a spoon or your hand, drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil, taking care not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the bhajias until they become golden brown and crisp on the outside, turning them occasionally for even cooking.
Once fried, use a slotted spoon to remove the bhajias from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with chutney or ketchup as a snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 483.7 g | 620% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.3 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3129 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.5 g | 216% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 76.4 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 527 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 26.4 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 4387 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
