Bihari Chana Dal Bada
Crispy, golden fritters made from spiced split bengal gram, offering a delightful crunch with every bite. These traditional Bihari tea-time snacks are packed with earthy aromatics and herbs.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Drain the soaked chana dal completely, ensuring no excess water remains.
2
Transfer two-thirds of the dal to a blender and grind coarsely without adding water. Mix the remaining whole dal into this paste for texture.
3
Add the chopped onion, green chilies, grated ginger, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the dal mixture.
4
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined and shape small portions of the mixture into flat, round patties.
5
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed kadhai over medium-high heat until it smokes slightly, then lower the heat.
6
Gently slide the patties into the hot oil and fry them in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
7
Remove the bada using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels before serving hot with green chutney.
Ingredients
1 cup chana dal (split bengal gram), soaked for 4 hours
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 inch ginger, grated
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Mustard oil for deep frying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.