- 1/2 cup moong dal (mung beans)
- red chili powder
- salt
- 1T oil
- Soak ½ cup moong dal, at least 12 hours or 1 day.
- Change water 2-3 times.
- On the last change, make a brine using 1 c water + 3g salt.
- Let sit for 2 hours.
- Once the moong beans have been soaked well, drain the excess water.
- Boil fresh water and cook moong dal for 8-10 minutes or until its soft.
- Drain the beans using a colander or sieve.
- While beans are drying in a colander, preheat the air fryer or oven at 350F.
- When air fryer/oven is up to temp, toss the dry beans in 1 tablespoon oil.
- Spread the beans on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper .
- Cook for 8 -10 mins and mix 2-3 times in between
- Add the spices, mix well.
- Store it in air tight container once it cools.