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Piaju (Lentil fritters) Recipe
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Piaju is a bangladeshi favorite. It is a lentil pakora or a fritter. Piaju can be made with different kinds of dals such as moong dal, kesari dal, chana dal, etc. It is a delicious snack prepared in this country. For some households, this item is a must have every evening, after the Maghribh prayer (for muslims). And for mulims, piaju is a staple for iftaar in the Ramadan month. All muslims, break there daylong fast with dates and this piaju. Piaju goes great with any type of chutneys and a cup of tea. Just hand it to anyone and they will munch away on this in no times. The roadside dhabas have huge sellouts of piaju every evening. It is a snack of great demand and is loved by people of all ages and all social backgrounds. It is a cheap readymade item to purchase with cheap everyday ingredients.
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Ingredients for
Piaju (Lentil fritters) Recipe
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Moshur dal (red lentils)
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3/4 cup
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Onions, thinly sliced
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1 1/2 cup
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Turmeric powder
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1/2 tsp
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Red chili powder
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1/2 tsp
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Green chilies, chopped
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3
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Mint leaves or coriander leaves, chopped
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2 tblsp or 4 tblsp (accordingly)
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Salt
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to taste
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Oil
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to fry
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Preparation Steps for
Piaju (Lentil fritters) Recipe
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In a bowl, take the dal and add water, to soak it completely. Soak for at least 2 hours. When the dal is soft, grind the dal in a food processor into a rough paste.
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In another bowl, take the onions and add the turmeric powder, the chili powder, chopped green chilies, mint/coriander leaves and salt. Mix well. Put in the dal paste and mix well. Make sure the mixture isn’t dry.
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Heat oil in a karai. When the oil is hot, make a small rough ball of the dal mixture with the help of your fingers and release in the oil. Release about six balls at a time. When the piaju will look crunchy, strain out of the oil and keep them on a paper towel to soak out oil.
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Serve on a plate alongside sauces or chutneys.
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- Make sure the paste (in step 1) is not too fine or too dry. It must be a rough, coarse mixture.
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