Bedai

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Ingredients

1 cup	whole wheat flour
1/2 cup	urad dal
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	salt
2 tablespoons	oil
as needed	water

Instructions

1. 1 Soak the urad dal in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked urad dal and grind it into a coarse paste using minimal water.
3. 3 In a pan, dry roast the fennel seeds and coriander seeds until aromatic. Coarsely grind them.
4. 4 In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, ground urad dal, ground fennel and coriander seeds, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt.
5. 5 Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the flour mixture and mix well.
6. 6 Gradually add water to the mixture and knead into a firm dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
7. 7 Divide the dough into small equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
8. 8 Flatten each ball slightly and roll it out into a small disc, about 3-4 inches in diameter.
9. 9 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
10. 10 Fry each bedai until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
11. 11 Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
12. 12 Serve hot with potato curry or chutney.