Bonda Soup

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Chana dal
	1/4 cup	Rice flour
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Black Peppercorn
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	2	Chili , finely chopped
	1 tablespoon	Ginger , grated
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1	Onion , finely chopped
	1 cup	Yogurt
	1 teaspoon	Baking soda
	500 ml	Water
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Asafoetida
	1 cup	Coconut Milk , thick
	1 tablespoon	Ghee

Instructions

1. 1 Soak the chana dal in water for 2 hours, then drain and grind to a coarse paste.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix the chana dal paste with rice flour, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, salt, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, onion, yogurt, and baking soda to form a thick batter.
3. 3 Heat oil in a deep frying pan and drop spoonfuls of the batter to make bondas. Fry until golden brown and set aside.
4. 4 In a separate pot, heat ghee and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add turmeric powder and asafoetida.
5. 5 Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste.
6. 6 Stir in the coconut milk and let the soup simmer for 5-7 minutes.
7. 7 Add the fried bondas to the soup and let them soak for a few minutes before serving.