MUNG DAL KE PAKODE

INGREDIENTS:

•  Split green gram(dhuli mung dal)- 1cup,
• Chopped coriander leaves-(hara dhaniya)- ¼ cup,
• Fennel seeds(saunf)- ½ tsp,
• Red chili powder(lal mirch)- ¼ tsp,
• Green chili(hari mirch)- 2,
• Grated potato(aloo)- ½ cup,
• Cooking soda- a pinch,
• Salt(namak)- to taste,
• Garam masala- ¼ tsp,
• Asafoetida(hing)- ¼ tsp,
• Oil- for frying.

METHOD:

1.  Wash and soak mung dal for 4-5 hrs.

2.  Drain water and grind coarsely by adding green chili and hing.

3.  Transfer batter in large bowl and add coriander leaves, grated potato, soda, red chili powder, garam masala,fennel seeds. Mix well.

4.  Add salt when you are going to fry pakoda.(salt release water)

5.  Heat oil in frying pan. drop small balls with spoon or hand in oil.

6.  Fry till golden brown color and crisp. Drain excess oil in kitchen paper.

Serve hot with green chutney.