Potli Moong Dal Samosa

Holi is a few days away from now, I have lined up few recipes for everyone. Starting from Potli Samosa made by soaked moong dal. Potli Moong Dal Samosa is a delicious snack that is prepared with lentils, mixed spices, and dry fruits. These potli samosas are small but promise for a big-time snack for evening tea-time. Try them with Khatti- Meethi Tamarind Chutney and not only you but your guests will love this snack.

You can serve this dish during Holi Milan or Hoil get-together.

My Kitchen.. My Recipe.. My Way.

• Preparation Time 20 minutes
• Cooking Time 20 - 25minutes
• Serves  2 - 3 ( 10 - 11 pieces)
• Course Snacks

Ingredients

For Filling

• Yellow Moong Dal  1/2 cup (pre-soaked for 4 - 5 hours)
• Oil  2 -3 tbsp
• Red Chili Powder  1 tsp
• Amchur Powder 1 tsp
• Rock Salt to taste
• Salt to taste
• Cumin Powder 1 tsp
• Sugar Powder 1 - 2 tsp
• Garam Masala  1/2 tsp
• Fennel Seeds 1 tsp crushed
• Cashew 1 tbsp chopped
• Raisins 1 tbsp

For Dough

• All-Purpose Flour 1 cup
• Ghee 2 - 3 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Carom Seeds 1 - 2 tsp
• Water as required
• Oil for deep frying

Directions

• Wash 1/2 cup of moon dal and soak it for 4 - 5 hours. once the dal is soaked, drain out the water.
• Heat a pan add 2 - 3 tbsp of oil, add moong dal, and roast the dal on medium heat till it becomes brown and crispy. it will take 12 - 15 minutes. turn off the flame and let it cool down completely.
• Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, carom seeds, salt, ghee. give a good mix then add water little by little and knead a soft dough. let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Add the roasted moong dal to a grinder, and make a coarse powder.
• Now add all the dry spices, and dry fruits to the moong dal powder give a good mix, and keep aside.
• After 15 minutes, knead the dough again and divide it into small size equal balls.
• Take one ball and roll to a thin round, put the stuffing in the middle, apply water on it the sides, and wrap it like a modak or shape of your choice.
• Fry these prepared potlis in hot oil on medium to high flame.
• Take them out on an absorbent paper once they slightly start changing color. 
• Serve hot !!

Instant Kitchenette Tip

• You can store this moong dal stuffing in an air-tight container for longer shelf life, just skip dry fruits.
• You can store these potli samosas for 5 - 6 days.