Moong Dal Nimki, Bengali Healthy Jar Snack
by Tarla Dalal
moong dal nimki recipe | baked moong dal nimki | healthy Bengali jar snacks | with 29 amazing images.
Nimki is an inimitable Bengali snack, which never fails to make tea-time a lively affair. Learn how to make moong dal nimki recipe | baked moong dal nimki | healthy Bengali jar snacks.
Traditionally nimkis are deep-fried but here we have given the recipe several innovative twists to make it super healthy.
moong dal nimki is an instant snack that is a crispy, crunchy and delicious which can be served with evening tea or snacks to kids. You can make these nimkis and store them for a month.
What’s more, this healthy Bengali jar snack is baked without using any oil. Try it and you will be surprised by how tasty and crisp it turns out!
Tips to make moong dal nimki: 1. You can also cook the nimkis on tava just like how we cook khakhra on slow flame. 2. You can adjust the spice according to your taste, reduce it if you are making it for kids. 3. It stay fresh if stored in air tight container for a month.
Enjoy moong dal nimki recipe | baked moong dal nimki | healthy Bengali jar snacks | with detailed step by step photos.
Moong Dal Nimki, Bengali Healthy Jar Snack recipe - How to make Moong Dal Nimki, Bengali Healthy Jar Snack
Soaking Time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: Baking Time: 25 minutes Baking Temperature: 180°C (360°F) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 38 nimkis (5 servings)
For Moong Dal Nimki
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tsp oil
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
3/4 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
For moong dal nimki
- For moong dal nimki
- To make {span class="bold1"}moong dal nimki{/span}, soak the yellow moong dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 30 minutes. Drain well.
- Combine the yellow moong dal and 2 tbsp water in a mixer and blend to a coarse paste.
- Transfer the paste into a deep bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and knead into a semi-stiff dough without using water.
- Divide and roll the dough into 4 equal portions.
- Roll a portion of the dough into a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thin circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Cut the circle vertically into equal size long strips. Repeat step 5 make remaining dough strips.
- Place the strips on a greased baking tray and bake them in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 10 minutes on middle rack.
- Repeat step 7 to bake remaining moong dal nimki strips.
- Remove and cool them completely.
- Serve {span class="bold1"}moong dal nimki{/span} or store in an air-tight container and use as required.
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what is moong dal nimki made of?
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making moong dal nimki.
how to soak moong dal
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In a deep bowl, add 1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram).
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Add enough water.
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Cover with a lid and keep aside for 30 minutes.
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Drain well using a strainer.
how to make moong dal nimki
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In a mixer jar add the soaked yellow moong dal.
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Add 2 tbsp of water.
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Blend into a coarse paste.
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Transfer the paste into a deep bowl.
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Add 3/4 cup whole wheat flour.
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Add 2 tsp oil.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 1 tbsp sesame seeds (til).
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Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
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Add 3/4 tbsp lemon juice.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
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Add salt to taste.
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Knead into a semi-stiff dough without using water.
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Divide and roll the dough into 4 equal portions.
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Dust some whole wheat flour.
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Roll a portion of the dough into a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thin circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Cut the circle vertically into equal size long strips. Repeat step 5 make remaining dough strips.
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Place the strips on a greased baking tray.
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Bake them in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 10 minutes on middle rack.
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Remove and cool them completely.
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Serve moong dal nimki or store in an air-tight container and use as required.
pro tips to make moong dal nimki
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You can also cook the nimkis on tava just like how we cook khakhra on slow flame.
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You can adjust the spice according to your taste, reduce it if you are making it for kids.
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It stays fresh if stored in air tight container for a week.
| Energy | 18 cal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 14.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 5.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 5.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10.9 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 26.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
This recipes calls for a bit of soaking and planning, but it can be made and stored so I love it... No refined flour and not too much fat but correct spice makes this a true hit.