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Non Fried Pakodi Chaat, Healthy North Indian Chaat

 

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non fried pakodi chaat is a tantalizing street food/chaat of soft and spongy split green gram lentil vadas, chutneys and yogurt, adored by all the chaat lovers. Learn how to make non fried pakodi chaat recipe | green moong dal pakodi chaat | healthy pakodi chaat |

Here, the pakodis are cooked in a different way by steaming them instead of deep-frying. Thereafter, a splash of curds and chutney add a flavourful touch to the pakodis, transforming them into a healthy pakodi chaat.

Fried and soaked pakodis can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. So whenever we have a craving for this yummy dahi pakodi chaat, all needed is to put them together to make this green moong dal pakodi chaat to gobble any time of the day. Absolute joy with no guilt attached!

Tips to make non fried pakodi chaat: 1. Instead of green moong dal you can use yellow moong dal also. 2. Dipping them in warm water makes the vadas light and fluffy. 3. You can add the curd and chutneys as per your taste.

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Chaat Low Calorie Indian SnacksJain SnacksIndian Steamed SnacksEvening Tea SnacksIndian PartyHigh Tea Party

Soaking time:  2 hours   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 3 plates

Ingredients


For Non Fried Pakodi Chaat
1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram) , soaked for 2 hours and drained
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
salt to taste
1/4 tsp fruit salt
3/4 cup whisked curds (dahi) / low fat curds (dahi)
1 1/2 tbsp green chutney
salt for sprinkling
chilli powder for sprinkling
cumin seeds (jeera) powder for sprinkling
3 tsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
6 tsp pomegranate (anar)

Method
For non-fried pakodi chaat
    For non-fried pakodi chaat
  1. For the pakodis, blend the soaked and drained green moong dal with ¼ cup of water till smooth. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the asafoetida, green chilli paste and salt and mix well. Keep aside.
  2. Just before making the pakodis, add the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water over the mixture. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
  3. Pour 1 tbsp of batter in each of the 6 greased vatis and steam them in a steamer for 6 to 8 minutes or till they are cooked. Remove and allow them to cool slightly.
  4. Once slightly cooled, demould and immerse the pakodis in enough warm water in a deep bowl for 2 minutes. Then squeeze out the water from the pakodis and keep aside.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make remaining 6 pakodis. Keep aside.
  6. Place 4 soaked pakodis on a serving plate and spread ¼ cup of whisked curds evenly and ½ tbsp of green chutney over them.
  7. Finally sprinkle a little salt, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, 1 tsp of coriander and 2 tsp of pomegranate evenly over them.
  8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to make 2 more plates of {span class="bold1"}non-fried pakodi chaat{/span}. Serve immediately.

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what is non fried pakodi chaat made of?
  1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making non fried pakodi chaat.

how to make batter
  1. In a deep bowl, soak the ½ cup green moong dal (split green gram)  in enough water for 2 hours.
  2. Once soaked, drain it well.
  3. Transfer the soaked dal in a mixer jar.
  4. Add ¼ cup of water.
  5. Blend it into a smooth paste.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl.
  7. Add ¼ tsp asafetida. 
  8. Add ½ tsp green chilli paste.
  9. Add salt to taste.
  10. Mix well. Keep aside.
  11. Just before making the pakodis, add ¼ tsp fruit salt.
  12. Add 2 tsp of water over the mixture.
  13. When the bubbles form, mix gently.

how to make non fried pakodi chaat
  1. Pour 1 tbsp of batter in each of the 6 greased vatis. 
  2. Steam them in a steamer for 6 to 8 minutes or till they are cooked.
  3. Remove and allow them to cool slightly.
  4. Once slightly cooled. 
  5. Demould them.
  6. Immediately immerse the pakodis in enough warm water in a deep bowl for 2 minutes.
  7. Then squeeze out the water from the pakodis and keep aside.
  8. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make remaining 6 pakodis. Keep aside.
  9. Place 4 soaked pakodis on a serving plate.
  10. Spread ¼ cup of whisked curds (dahi) / low fat curds (dahi) evenly.
  11. Add ½ tbsp of green chutney over them.
  12. Finally sprinkle a little salt.
  13. Sprinkle chilli powder.
  14. Sprinkle cumin seeds powder.
  15. Sprinkle 1 tsp of coriander.
  16. Sprinkle 2 tsp of pomegranate evenly over them.
  17. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to make 2 more plates of non-fried pakodi chaat. 
  18. Serve non fried pakodi chaat immediately.

pro tips to make non fried pakodi chaat
  1. Instead of green moong dal you can use yellow moong dal also.
  2. Dipping them in warm water makes the vadas light and fluffy.
  3. You can add the curd and chutneys as per your taste.

non fried pakodi chaat benefits
  1. Non Fried Pakodi Chaat is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). 
    1. Phosphorus : Phosphorus rich Indian foods works closely with calcium to build bones. Phosphorus rich Indian foods like dairy products ( milk, paneer, curd), nuts, seeds, jowar, bajra, moong, matki, oats, ragi, wheat flour etc.36 % of RDA.
    2. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ). 28% of RDA.
    3. Calcium.  See Calcium rich recipes : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. See our list of calcium rich Indian foods. Dairy products: Like milk, curds, cheese, paneer and buttermilk. Green leafy vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, broccoli. Nuts and ragi. Required from kids to adults. 23% of RDA.
    4. Protein : Protein is required for managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 20% of RDA.
    5. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. Indian Foods rich in B1 are Flax seeds (alsi), Sunflower seeds, Sesame seeds, Garden cress seeds (halim), Capsicum, Wheat flour, Chana dal, moong, walnuts, masoor dal, brown rice, jowar, bajra. 20% of RDA.

Nutrient values per plate
Energy179 cal
Protein11.2 g
Carbohydrates25 g
Fiber3.3 g
Fat3.7 g
Cholesterol8 mg
Vitamin A201.6 mcg
Vitamin B10.2 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B31 mg
Vitamin C4.8 mg
Folic Acid56.8 mcg
Calcium136.9 mg
Iron1.8 mg
Magnesium59.9 mg
Phosphorus216.2 mg
Sodium20.1 mg
Potassium468.6 mg
Zinc1.1 mg
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Reviews

Non Fried Pakodi Chaat, Healthy North Indian Chaat
 on 23 Oct 18 08:12 AM
5

It seems interesting and very tempting
Tarla Dalal
23 Oct 18 08:38 AM
   Hi Indra, Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!
Non Fried Pakodi Chaat, Healthy North Indian Chaat
 on 16 Aug 17 10:21 AM
5

Wow! Very tempting food shot... The same was the reaction of my family member when i presented this dish on dinner table to them. Nobody could guess that this isn''t deep-fried... I am happy to cook something healthy and tasty for my family. Tx for the recipe.