To begin with making these tantalizing Mumbai style moong dal bhajias, we need to wash and soak moong dal in sufficient water for 3 hours atleast.
Drain the excess water and grind to a paste. You can keep this paste slight coarse as this gives a wonderful texture.
Empty the paste into a mixing bowl. Keep aside.
Now in a pan roast all the whole spices till aromatic and pound in a mortar pestal or grinder. Add these pounded spices to the dal paste.
Also add in all the powdered spices, chopped/grated veggies, salt and give a nice mix.
Heat sufficient oil in a wok and drop spoonfuls of this batter in small batches.
Deep fry on medium heat till golden and crisp.
Transfer to a plate with kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil.
Serve these bhajias hot with assorted chutneys.
For a lavish spread, you must refer our serving suggestions given above.