Aloo Daal Pakora

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Ingredients

1 cup	split yellow moong dal
2	medium potatoes
1 cup	gram flour (besan)
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2	green chilies, finely chopped
1	onion, finely chopped
1 handful	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
—	oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the split yellow moong dal in water for at least 2 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dal and grind it into a coarse paste without adding water.
3. 3 Peel and grate the potatoes, then squeeze out excess water.
4. 4 In a large bowl, mix the dal paste, grated potatoes, gram flour, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, ginger-garlic paste, chopped green chilies, chopped onion, and coriander leaves.
5. 5 Mix all ingredients well to form a thick batter.
6. 6 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
7. 7 Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil.
8. 8 Fry the pakoras until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
9. 9 Remove the pakoras using a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
10. 10 Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.