Healthier Baked Crispy Lentils | Crispy Moong Dal
Crispy and nutrient - loaded lentils flavored with spices. Your new favorite snack for healthy munching!
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Servings cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup split green gram or moong mung dal
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils in cold water and soak for about 5-6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 200 C / 400 F. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Drain lentils. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Add to the baking tray. Add oil. Toss.
- Arrange lentils in a single layer. Bake for about 20-30 minutes or until roasted and crunchy.
- Toss every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting. Season with salt.
- Add red chili powder or cayenne pepper. Toss.
Make this into a chat:
- Combine together roasted lentils, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves, green chilies, lemon juice, chat masala and salt.
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Notes
- Seasonings - Chat masala is a great addition. You can also try these lentils with your favorite seasonings.
- Add as toppings - These make for perfectly crunchy additions to soups and salads.
- Cook in air fryer - You can also make these in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 166mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g