Amboli

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Ingredients

1 cup	rice
1/4 cup	urad dal
1/4 cup	chana dal
1/4 cup	poha (flattened rice)
1/4 cup	freshly grated coconut
1/2 teaspoon	fenugreek seeds
—	salt to taste
—	oil for cooking

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the rice, urad dal, and chana dal thoroughly under running water.
2. 2 Soak the rice, urad dal, chana dal, and fenugreek seeds together in enough water for about 4-5 hours.
3. 3 Drain the soaked ingredients and transfer them to a blender.
4. 4 Add poha and freshly grated coconut to the blender.
5. 5 Grind the mixture into a smooth batter, adding water as needed to achieve a thick, pourable consistency.
6. 6 Transfer the batter to a large bowl and add salt to taste.
7. 7 Cover the bowl and allow the batter to ferment overnight or for 8-10 hours in a warm place.
8. 8 Once fermented, gently stir the batter.
9. 9 Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
10. 10 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it gently to form a thick pancake.
11. 11 Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the surface appears cooked and the bottom is golden brown.
12. 12 Flip the Amboli and cook the other side for a few minutes until golden.
13. 13 Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
14. 14 Serve hot with chutney or curry of your choice.