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Ram Ladoo | Moong Dal Pakora | Delhi Street Food | Green Gram Fritters |

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Tarla Dalal

03 September, 2017

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About Ram Ladoo, Delhi Street Food Chaat

Ingredients

Methods

How to make Ram Ladoo, Delhi Street Food Chaat

Nutrient values

Ram Ladoo | Moong Dal Pakora | Delhi Street Food | Green Gram Fritters |

Ram Ladoo, also known as Moong Dal Pakora or Green Gram Fritters, is one of the most beloved Delhi Street Foods, enjoyed for its crispy texture and tangy, spicy toppings. Despite its name, this dish is not a sweet ladoo but a savory chaat that delights with every bite. Made from a blend of yellow moong dal and chana dal, the fritters are golden and crunchy on the outside while soft and airy inside. When topped with chutneys, grated radish, and spices, they transform into an irresistible street-style snack that captures the true essence of North Indian flavors.

To prepare the Ram Ladoo, the dals are first soaked for four hours and then ground into a smooth paste with a little water. This batter is then mixed with ginger, green chillies, crushed cumin seeds, asafoetida, coriander, and salt — ingredients that infuse the mixture with warmth and spice. Small spoonfuls of this batter are dropped into hot oil and deep-fried until golden brown, resulting in light, crisp fritters. The combination of moong dal and chana dal gives these pakoras a balanced flavor — mildly nutty, hearty, and satisfying.

Once fried, the Green Gram Fritters are turned into a delicious chaat-style dish. They are served warm on a plate, topped with green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, and a generous handful of grated radish (mooli). The chutneys bring a tangy-sweet-spicy contrast, while the radish adds crunch and freshness. A sprinkle of chaat masala, lemon juice, and coriander enhances the aroma and gives the dish its iconic street-style zing. Each element complements the other perfectly, making Ram Ladoo a multi-layered taste experience.

What makes Ram Ladoo so special is its unique texture and flavor profile. The fritters themselves are airy and light, and when soaked slightly by the chutneys, they take on a melt-in-the-mouth quality. The crunch of the radish, the zing of the lemon juice, and the tanginess of the chutneys create a perfect balance of flavors — spicy, sour, sweet, and savory all at once. It’s a snack that stimulates every taste bud, reminding you why Delhi’s street food is so iconic across India.

Apart from being incredibly tasty, Ram Ladoo is also simple and affordable to make, using easily available ingredients like dals, spices, and herbs. It’s a protein-rich snack, thanks to the lentils, and makes for a great vegetarian appetizer or evening treat. Many households in North India prepare this snack during monsoons or festive gatherings, serving it fresh and hot with a side of extra chutney. Its quick preparation and wholesome ingredients make it a hit among both kids and adults.

In essence, Ram Ladoo represents the soul of Indian street food — humble, flavorful, and full of character. It’s a snack that brings people together, whether enjoyed on a bustling Delhi street corner or at home with family. With its crisp fritters, vibrant chutneys, and refreshing toppings, the Moong Dal Pakora Chaat is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create magic on the plate. Serve it immediately for the best experience — a warm, tangy, and utterly delicious bite of Delhi!

Ingredients

for Ram Ladoo

1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , wash and drained

1/4 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram) , wash and drained

1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)

1 tsp finely chopped green chillies

1/2 tsp roasted and crushed cumin seeds (jeera)

1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

salt to taste

oil for deep-frying

For The Topping

7 1/2 tsp green chutney

5 tsp sweet chutney

5 tbsp grated radish (mooli)

2 1/2 tsp lemon juice

1 1/4 tsp chaat masala

5 tsp coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine the yellow moong dal and chana dal in a deep bowl and soak it in enough water for 4 hours. Drain well.
Put the dals in a mixer along with 1 tbsp water and blend it into smooth paste.
Transfer the mixture in a deep bowl add all the remaining ingredients, mix well with your hands.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, drop few spoonful of the mixture and deep-fry till it is golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.
Place 6 ram ladoos on a serving plate, top it up with 1½ of green chutney and 1 tsp of sweet chutney evenly over it.
Put 1 tbsp of radish, ½ tsp lemon juice, sprinkle ¼ tsp chaat masala and 1 tsp of coriander evenly over it.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to make 4 more plates.
Serve immediately.

Ram Ladoo, Delhi Street Food Chaat recipe with step by step photos

How to make Ram Ladoo, Delhi Street Food Chaat

1. To make the Ram Ladoo, Delhi Street Food Chaat, in a deep bowl add 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram).
2. Add the 1/4 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram).
3. Wash it well in water.
4. Enough water and cover it with a lid, keep aside to soak for 4 hours.
5. Drain well.
6. Put the dals in a mixer along with 1 tbsp. water and blend it into smooth paste.
7. Transfer the mixture in a deep bowl add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 tsp roasted and crushed cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) and salt to taste.
8. Mix well with your hands.
9. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan.
10. Drop few spoonful of the mixture and deep-fry till it is golden brown in colour from all the sides.
11. Drain on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.
12. Place 6 ram ladoos on a serving plate, top it up with 1½ of green chutney and 1 tsp of sweet chutney evenly over it.
13. Put 1 tbsp. of grated radish (mooli), ½ tsp lemon juice, sprinkle ¼ tsp chaat masala and 1 tsp of coriander (dhania)evenly over it.
14. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to make 4 more plates.
15. Serve Ram Ladoo, Delhi Street Food Chaat immediately.

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per plate

Energy	96 cal
Protein	6.1 g
Carbohydrates	16.2 g
Fiber	3.2 g
Fat	0.8 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	16.5 mg

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Nirmala

Aug. 15, 2020, 5:34 p.m.

Tarla Dalal

Aug. 15, 2020, 5:34 p.m.

Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Lizia.A

May 20, 2016, 6:12 a.m.

Can I know the sources for the nutritive values mentioned for the recipes in your website?...

Tarla Dalal

May 20, 2016, 6:12 a.m.

We refer Nutritive values of Indian Foods by C. Gopalan.

Archana

June 29, 2015, 11:09 a.m.

Ram ladoo.. a famous delhi street chaat recipe.. Loved the bhajiyas in it.. and the raddish on the with chutneys.. is just so good.. Made it for a party.. it was loved by all..