Bhajiya

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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 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon	ginger, grated
1 handful	coriander leaves, chopped
—	salt to taste
—	oil for deep 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 using minimal water.
3. 3 Transfer the paste to a mixing bowl and add chopped onions, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, grated ginger, chopped coriander leaves, and salt.
4. 4 Mix all the ingredients 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, drop small portions of the batter into the oil using your fingers or a spoon.
7. 7 Fry the bhajiyas until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides.
8. 8 Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. 9 Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.