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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪14gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

Agra Ka Dalmoth

How to order / say it
Say it आगरा का दालमोठ — [a-gra ka dhal-moth]
Order I'd like some Agra ka Dalmoth, please.
Locally कृपया मुझे आगरा का दालमोठ दीजिये।
Say locally

A spicy, savory mixture of fried lentils, nuts, and spices.

Why try it?

This dish highlights Agra's tradition of snacking with complex flavors and textures. Dalmoth offers a glimpse into the region's knack for spicy and crunchy flavors.

How it tastes

Dalmoth is savory and intensely spiced with a crunchy texture due to the fried lentils and nuts, perfect as a standalone snack or an accompaniment.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Originally crafted in the late 19th century as a quick, satisfying snack, Dalmoth reflects Agra's penchant for spicy, crunchy bites that are convenient and flavorful.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 200 g moong dal
  • 🥜 100 g nuts
  • 🧂 20 g spices
  • 🫒 200 ml oil

Method

  1. 1 Fry moong dal until golden and crisp.
  2. 2 Fry mixed nuts lightly.
  3. 3 Mix fried dal and nuts with spices.
  4. 4 Cool and store in an airtight container.

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