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# Haldiram Namkeen Recipe
## Haldiram’s style moong dal namkeen preparation
firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup moong dal, 1 tsp salt and soak for 2 hours.
drain off the water and spread on a clean cloth to dry completely.
now transfer the moong dal in a strainer and deep fry in hot oil.
fry on medium flame stirring continuously.
after 10 minutes, the dal will turn crunch. you can hear crunchy sound while stirring.
drain off the namkeen over kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
when the namkeen is still hot, add ½ tsp salt and mix well. you can also add pepper or chilli powder here.
finally, **halidram’s style moong dal namkeen** is ready to enjoy for a month.
## Haldiram’s style matar namkeen preparation
firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup green peas, ¼ tsp soda, 1 tsp salt and soak for 8 hours. soda helps to soak the peas well and turns matar soft when frying.
drain off the water and spread on a clean cloth to dry completely.
now transfer the matar in a strainer and deep fry in hot oil.
fry on medium flame stirring continuously.
after 10 minutes, the dal will turn crunch. you can hear crunchy sound while stirring.
drain off the namkeen over kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
when the namkeen is still hot, add ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp aamchur, ¼ tsp ginger powder, ½ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp salt.
mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
finally, **halidram’s style matar namkeen** is ready to enjoy for a month.
## Haldiram’s style chana dal namkeen preparation
firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup chana dal, 1 tsp salt and soak for 5 hours.
drain off the water and spread on a clean cloth to dry completely.
now transfer the chana dal in a strainer and deep fry in hot oil.
fry on medium flame stirring continuously.
after 10 minutes, the dal will turn crunch. you can hear crunchy sound while stirring.
drain off the namkeen over kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
when the namkeen is still hot, add ½ tsp pepper powder, ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp aamchur, ¼ tsp ginger powder, pinch hing and ½ tsp salt.
mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
finally, **halidram’s style chana dal namkeen** is ready to enjoy for a month.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, make sure to fry on medium flame, else there are chances for dal to not cook from inside.
* also, add spices according to the flavours of your choice.
* additionally, be careful while frying as the dal may splutter. you can partially cover and fry if you feel the dal is bursting on oil.
* finally, **halidram namkeen recipe** tastes great when served with [masala chai](/recipes/chai-masala-powder-recipe-masala-tea).
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/3-must-try-haldiram-namkeen-recipe/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/3-must-try-haldiram-namkeen-recipe/)
## Haldiram’s style moong dal namkeen preparation
