Meethi Mangochian ( Lentil Fritters in Sweetened Creamy Yogurt ) and Award

Meethi Mangochian ( Lentil Fritters in Sweetened Creamy Yogurt ) ... Fritters made with Moong lentil paste, served with creamy yogurt sauce and chutney.

Meethi Mangochian ( Lentil Fritters in Sweetened Creamy Yogurt )
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Ingredients:

For Lentil Fritters ( Mangochian ) :

• 250 gm.  Split Yellow Lentil ( Moong dal )
• 1 tsp.  carom seeds ( ajwain )
• Pinch of nigella seeds ( kalonji )
• 1/2 tsp.  red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp.  salt
• 1 tbsp.  ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp.  baking soda
• Cooking oil, for deep frying

For Yogurt sauce :

• 1 kg Yogurt
• 200 ml.  cream
• 4 tbsp.  sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 to 1 tsp.  red chilli powder
• Water or milk, as required

For Sweet Tamarind Mint Chutney :

• 1/4 cup thick pulp of tamarind ( imli )
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 -2 green chilli
• Salt, to taste

For Topping :

• Chaat masala, to taste
• Mint leaves, chopped

Method :

• Wash and soak the lentil in water for 2 - 3 hours. Then drain, place in a blender with carom seeds and nigella.
• Grind to a smooth thick paste. Add a little water, if it is difficult to grind. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
• Add red chilli powder, salt, ginger garlic paste and baking soda; mix well till the mixture is light. 
• Cover and keep aside for about 10 - 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Drop a teaspoon of mixture, at a time in the oil and fry till light brown.
• Remove from oil with a slotted spoon, drain on absorbent paper and keep aside. Continue frying, till all the mixture is used. 
• When all fritters are fried, soak in a bowl of lukewarm water for about 6 - 8 minutes or until they are soft.
• Press the fritters between your palms carefully to squeeze out the water.

• For the yogurt sauce, whisk all the ingredients in a bowl. If the mixture is too thick, add little water or milk.
• For the chutney, combine all ingredients of chutney in a blender and blend to make a fine paste. 
• Arrange the fritters in a shallow dish, pour the yoghurt over them. 
• Garnish with chaat masala, mint leaves and chutney. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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I would like to thank Asmath of Fit for a taste for giving me " The Liebster Blog Award ". Please check out her wonderful blog if you haven't already and enjoy her mouthwatering recipes. Thank you once again, Asmath :)

The Liebster Blog Award is given to upcoming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. The Meaning; Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing and welcoming.

The rules are :
1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you.
3. Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
4. Create 11 questions for the people you've tagged to answer.
5. Go to their page and tell them.
6. Remember, no tag backs!

11 Things about me :
I would skip this step as I've done this before.

Questions tagged by Asmath :
1.What was the inspiration behind your blog?
I started this blog just to keep a record of all my tried and tested recipes at one place.
2.Which aspect of blogging do you find more interesting?
Meeting foodies form all over the world and coming across the different cuisines of the world, through their blog posts.
3.How many hours do you spend on blogging in a week?
I've never counted it. But, I can spend hours on it :)
4.What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
I can't really remember.
5. What quality do you most like in yourself and why? 

Helping & caring.6. If you were given a chance to undo one thing from your life what would it be and why??
Nothing.
7.Whats your memorable moment/favorite memory since you became a blogger?
There are so many. Specially when I received positive feedback from my readers.
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Anything simple & quick to make, love a slice of cake with a cup of hot tea. 
9.What is your favorite pastime?
Internet surfing and watching reality shows. 
10.Who is your favorite blogger?
It's so hard to pick just one as I love so many blogs.
11.If you had to describe yourself in 3 words ... what would they be?
Calm, disciplined and reserved.
  
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1. Patsy at Pattycakes in the Kitchen 
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3. Zachary and Sarah at High Heels & Grills 
4. Vijayalakshmi at VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA   
5. Jaleela at cookbookjaleela
6. Ellen at Ellen B Cookery
7. Rekha at Indian Tasty Food Recipes 
8. Maha at Mahaslovelyhome
9. Simran at lazy cooks kitchen 
10. PT at Indian Kitchen
11. Follow foodie at Follow foodie

Same questions for you :

1.What was the inspiration behind your blog?
2.Which aspect of blogging do you find more interesting?
3.How many hours do you spend on blogging in a week?
4.What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
5. What quality do you most like in yourself and why?
6. If you were given a chance to undo one thing from your life what would it be and why??
7.Whats your memorable moment/favorite memory since you became a blogger?
8.What is your idea of a perfect breakfast?
9.What is your favorite pastime?
10.Who is your favorite blogger?
11.If you had to describe yourself in 3 words ... what would they be?

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