Moong Dal Crackers Recipe
If you are on the hunt for a cracker recipe that is crunchy without frying, these Air Fryer Moong Dal Crackers will become your favourite.
Servings: 25 crackers
Calories: 38kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ½ Cup yellow moong dal (dhuli moong)
- ½ Cup whole wheat flour (gehun atta)
- ¼ Cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
- 1 tablespoon Flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds (til)
- 1 tablespoon refined oil
Instructions
- Wash the yellow moong dal until water runs clear. Soak it in warm water for 2 – 3 hours. Drain all excess water completely using a fine strainer. Transfer soaked dal to a blender jar and grind it to a smooth paste using no added water.
- ½ Cup yellow moong dal (dhuli moong)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine moong dal paste, whole wheat flour, rice flour, seeds, salt, and spices. Pour the oil over the dry mixture. Knead everything together into a tight, firm dough.
- ½ Cup whole wheat flour (gehun atta)
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide the rested dough into 3 – 4 equal balls. Roll out one portion between two sheets of parchment paper (or on a lightly oiled surface) to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using a knife, pizza cutter, or small cookie cutter. Prick the rolled dough all over with a fork.
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 3–5 minutes. Line the air fryer basket with a piece of perforated parchment paper (optional, but prevents sticking). Arrange the cut crackers in a single layer without overlapping. Lightly spray or brush the tops of the crackers with a tiny bit of oil.
- Air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 5 minutes. Flip them over, brush lightly with oil again, and air fry for another 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Crackers will continue to crisp up as they cool down on a wire rack. Do not over-cook them in the air fryer, or they may become too hard. Allow them to cook down before serving or storing.
If the dough feels too dry, add warm water 1 teaspoon at a time.
This prevents the crackers from puffing up like puri and ensures a flat, crispy cracker.
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Nutrition
Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg