Mug Dal Appe

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Mug Dal Appe

My early attempts at lentil snacks often turned dense and hard upon cooling. Adding a small handful of flattened rice flakes (poha) during the soaking process completely solved this issue. This simple, traditional trick ensures the centers stay perfectly light, airy, and soft for hours.

Mung dal appe offer a highly nutritious, stress-free alternative to processed breakfast packages for families seeking wholesome morning meals. The recipe naturally provides a massive boost of plant-based protein, which aids steady energy levels throughout a busy day. Mixing vibrant, finely chopped vegetables like carrots, sweet corn, and bell peppers directly into the batter instantly elevates the nutritional value while catching a child’s eye.

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Some Interesting facts about Mug Dal Appe :-

These savory pan-fried dumplings originate from South Indian cuisine, where specialized griddles with spherical cavities shape the batter into uniform rounds. This unique pan allows the exterior of each protein-packed sphere to develop a deeply golden, crisp crust. While fruit salt creates an immediate lift, preparing the batter a night in advance and letting it ferment naturally eliminates the need for any leavening agents.

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Mug Dal Appe

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Serves: 4 People Preparation Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 Calories 20 grams Fat
Rating: 4.6/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mung dal
  • 1/4 cup Poha
  • 3~4 Garlic cloves
  • 2~3 Green chilies
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • Grated Carrot
  • Finely chopped Capsicum
  • Sweet corn kernels
  • Finely chopped Coriander leaves
  • 1 tsp Fruit salt (Eno)
  • Oil (for greasing)

Instructions

Step 1: Wash the mung dal and poha together with water two to three times.

Step 2: Pour fresh water into the bowl and let them soak for four hours.

Step 3: Drain out all the excess water completely from the soaked mixture.

Step 4: Put garlic cloves and green chilies into a mixer jar.

Step 5: Add the drained mung dal and poha into the same jar.

Step 6: Add one tablespoon of water and grind the mixture into a slightly coarse paste.

Step 7: Transfer the ground batter into a clean mixing bowl.

Step 8: Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, cumin seeds, and coriander powder to the batter.

Step 9: Mix all the added dry spices thoroughly with the batter.

Step 10: Add grated carrot, chopped capsicum, sweet corn, and coriander leaves into the mixture.

Step 11: Stir well until all the vegetables are evenly distributed in the thick batter.

Step 12: Just before making the appe, add fruit salt to the batter and pour half a teaspoon of water over it.

Step 13: Stir gently until the batter becomes frothy and light.

Step 14: Heat an appe pan on the stove and grease all the cavities evenly with oil.

Step 15: Pour a spoonful of batter into each cavity. (Tip: Fill the middle ones at the end).

>Step 16: Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low to medium flame for about two minutes.

Step 17: Remove the lid, sprinkle a few drops of oil on top, and flip each appe carefully.

Step 18: Cook the other side without a lid for another minute until it turns golden brown and crispy.

Step 19: Remove the hot appe from the pan and serve them directly.

Notes

  • The Appe itself are very flavorful, crunchy but you can serve it with chutney, tomato ketchup or podi and can accompany with hot filter coffee.
  • You can keep the batter in an airtight container still the appe  maintain a soft, spongy texture for later lunchboxes or afternoon snacks. 

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Servings

Serve them alongside a side of fresh coconut-mint chutney or a mild tomato ketchup.


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