air fryer mung beans is an easy snack. We all love to snack whether it is teatime, a journey or simply when we are bored. While snacking helps us pass some time and keep our mind off some stress, it is not that good for our waistline. It does add to those extra pounds slowly and steadily.
We all have eaten moong beans as sprouts salad and even in pani puri as a filling. You can even make a dal and misal pav out of it.However, that gets boring after a while. Make this recipe for a snack anytime you want and enjoy a protein rich day.This recipe is similar to air fried chana dal and air fried moong dal recipe.
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Air fryer moong beans -video recipe
Key ingredients
- moong beans / whole moong beans/ sabut mung dal - These are green mung beans
- Water - Used to soak and cook these beans
- Oil - I prefer macadamia or avocado oil
- red chili powder - Use this or any other spice mix
- salt as per taste
Refer to recipe card for details.
How to make air fryer mung beans?
- Soak moong dal, atleast 6 hours . Change water 1-2 times.
2. One the moong beans have been soaked well, drain the excess water.
3. Boil water and cook moong dal for 8-10 minutes in boiling water or until its soft.
4. Preheat the air fryer at 180C for 5 minutes. Toss the moong dal in 1 tablespoon oil.
Spread half the dahl on crisping tray / parchment paper .
5.Cook for 8 -10 mins at 180C / 355 F and mix 2-3 times in between
6. Once done, take it outside,keep it aside.
Repeat for remaining mung dhal.
Add the spices ,mix well. Store it in air tight container once it cools.
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Equipment
- Air fryer
- large mixing bowl
- saucepan
Ingredients
- ½ cup mung beans raw whole moong
- water
- salt as per taste
- 2 teaspoon oil 1 teaspoon for each batch
- 1 teaspoon chat masala
Instructions
- Soak the whole moong for at least 6 hours, and change the water 1-2 times.After thoroughly soaking the moong beans, drain any leftover water.
- Boil water. Boil the green moong in water for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Let it cool down for a while.
- Set the air fryer to 180C and let it preheat for 5 minutes. Use 1 teaspoon of oil to toss the green moong.Distribute half of the moong on a crisping tray or parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 180C / 355F, stirring 2-3 times in between.
- Once finished, move it outdoors and set it aside. Repeat the process for the remaining mung beans.
- Combine the spices and mix thoroughly. Once it cools down, store it in an air tight container.
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FAQs
They are rich in proteins and have anti-oxidants.
48 hours + soaking will result in fermentation.
Kunju Patel says
Thank you very much. Now I can make this often.
bhavana bhatia says
Thank you so much for your kind words
Adi says
Thank you for this recipe!
I made it wlonce and everyone went crazy for it.
I made Triple the amount (3 tern boys, it's gone in a sec, lol) how long would you say that it will be good and keep fresh?
bhavana bhatia says
Thank you so much. as long as you keep this in an air tight container, it goes well for couple of weeks at least.
Ruby says
I made this tonight and it is really the best snack I have had in a long time. So fresh and so healthy. Win win for me
bhavana bhatia says
Thank you so much for your kind words.Glad you liked it!