1 cup (150 g) 5 oz Red gram (arhar dat), washed, soaked for 2 hours
2 Onions, medium-sized, chopped
3 tbsp (12 g) Green coriander (hara dhaniya), chopped
20 Curry leaves (kadhi patta)
3 Green chillies, chopped
5 Garlic (lasan) cloves, crushed
Salt to taste Vegetable oil for frying
method
1. Drain the red gram and grind coarsely. Add all the ingredients (except oil) and a little water to make a stiff batter.
2. Divide the batter into equal portions and shape each into patties.
3. Heat the oil in a wok (kadhai); add a few patties, at a time, and deep-fry till golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on absorbent kitchen towels.
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