900 g (2 lb) Lotus stems (kamal kakri), washed, chopped
1 cup (150 g) 5 oz Bengal gram (chana dal), split and husked
2 tsp (4 g) Chaat masala
1 tbsp (4 g) Green coriander (hara dhaniya), chopped
4 tsp (8 g) Garam masala
60 g (2 oz) Green chillies, chopped
80 g (2 3/4 oz) Onions, chopped
2 tsp (4 g) Red chilli powder
3 tbsp (30 g) 1 oz Roasted gram (chana), powdered
Salt to taste Vegetable oil for frying