10 Indian Moong Dal Dishes For Your Evening Snacking 

By Shreya Goswami

Moong Dal is a staple across India, so it’s natural every region has a snack based on this lentil. Here are some delicious Moong Dal snacks you should try this evening.

Ram Ladoo

Deep-fried dal fritters from Delhi which are served with grated radishes and chutney.

Dal Kachori

Asafoetida and chilli-laced deep-fried stuffed kachoris are a Rajasthani favourite.

Pandoli

An idli-like steamed snack packed with moong dal and spices, but from Gujarat not the South.

Adai Idli

Lentil and veggie-packed idlis, these moong dal idlis are traditionally made in Tamil Nadu.

Moonglet

A vegan omelette made with moong dal, Moonglet is popular in North India and especially Delhi.

Moong Puli

A variety of pitha from Bengal, Moong Puli has a moong-based shell with coconut-jaggery stuffing.

Moong Muthiya

The traditional snack from Gujarat is filling, spiced and packed with veggies too.

Mangodi

Also known as Moong Dal Vada, Mangodi is fritter snack from Rajasthan served with chutneys.

Handvo

This savoury moong dal cake from Gujarat is also packed with veggies and spices.

Murukku

Also called Paithamparuppu Murukku, this South Indian snack is made with moong dal and rice flour.