Bara Bhaji

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Ingredients

1 cup	chana dal (split chickpeas)
1 cup	urad dal (black gram)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2	green chilies, finely chopped
1 inch	ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida (hing)
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1/4 cup	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
as needed	oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the chana dal and urad dal together in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dals and grind them into a coarse paste without adding too much water.
3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine the dal paste with chopped onion, green chilies, grated ginger, asafoetida, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
4. 4 Mix well to form a thick batter.
5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Once the oil is hot, take small portions of the batter and shape them into small patties or vadas.
7. 7 Carefully slide the vadas into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
8. 8 Remove the fried vadas using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.