MOONG BADI

Ingredients:

Yellow moong dal - 1 cup;
Chopped onion - 1/2 cup;
Green chilli - 1;
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp;
Mint leaves - 2 tbsp;
Ginger - about an inch;
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp;
Cumin powder - 1 tsp;
Salt to taste;
Vegetable oil as required.

Method:

Wash moong dal thoroughly and soak for 3-4 hours.
Add green chilli, coriander leaves, mint leaves and ginger to soaked dal.
Grind the mixture to make a coarse paste.
Add chopped onions, red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt.
Heat oil in a frying pan / kadai on high.
Take small quantity of paste with fingers and slide it in oil in the form of small balls. Deep fry on medium heat until golden brown.
Serve hot with green chutney.