Piajus are my biggest guilty pleasure food item to eat at iftar! I love them so much that I only allow myself to make them during the month of Ramadan. If I make them anytime else, believe me I would be in trouble! This crispy masoor daal fritter is so delicious with a crispy outer shell and a soft flavorful inside! I dare you to make these piajus and just eat one!
Soak masoor daal in water for 3-4 hours.
Blend masoor dal with 1/4 cup-1/2 cup water. Do not blend completely, just a little so that you are still able to see some of the daal kernels. Place in a medium sized bowl.
Add the onions, masala (turmeric, cumin, red chili powder, and salt), and cilantro to the bowl with the masoor daal and mix well.
Heat a large deep pan with a 3 inches of oil to deep fry the piajus in.
Once oil is heated, take 1/4 cup of the mixture in your hand, flatten slightly, and carefully add the piaju mix to the oil. Do not overcrowd your pan or else the temperature of the oil will drop.
Fry the piyaju for 7-8 minutes, making sure to check every couple minutes to ensure they are not burning. Once cooled down, enjoy!
0 servings
~20 piajus
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