Bara

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Urad dal , split black gram
	1 cup	Chana dal
	2 tablespoons	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 tablespoons	Chili , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Coriander Seed
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 cup	Water
	—	Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the urad dal and chana dal together in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dals and grind them into a coarse paste using a little water.
3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine the dal paste with ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
4. 4 Mix the batter thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Take a small portion of the batter and flatten it slightly with your hands to form a patty.
7. 7 Carefully slide the patty into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
8. 8 Remove the bara from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. 9 Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
10. 10 Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.