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Dal Moth — traditional dish from Agra, India
Snack Vegan

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Nutritional Values

🔥460kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾38gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿9gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

Dal Moth

How to order / say it
Say it दाल मौठ — [daal moth]
Order I'd like the Dal Moth, please.
Locally दाल मौठ देना, कृपया।
Say locally

Spicy and crunchy lentil and nut mix, popular as a snack.

Why try it?

Dal Moth is a classic Agra snack that encapsulates the city's love for bold flavors and textural contrasts, often found in local markets.

How it tastes

The snack offers a mix of crunchy textures with a spicy kick, balanced with salty and earthy undertones from the lentils and nuts.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Originating from the traditional kitchens of Agra, Dal Moth emerged in the early 20th century as a popular teatime snack, combining regional lentils with spices.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 200 g fried lentils
  • 🧂 15 g spices
  • 🥜 100 g peanuts
  • 🫒 50 ml vegetable oil
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Heat oil and fry lentils until crispy.
  2. 2 Mix with peanuts and spices.
  3. 3 Cool and serve as a crunchy snack.

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