Dhokra Bhaji

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Chana dal
	1 cup	Rice , raw
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 tablespoons	Cooking oil
	1 cup	Spinach , finely chopped
	1 cup	Fenugreek Leaf , finely chopped
	1 cup	Cilantro , finely chopped
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2	Green Chili , chopped
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 teaspoon	Baking soda

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the chana dal and rice together in water for 4-5 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked chana dal and rice, and grind them into a coarse paste using minimal water.
3. 3 In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground paste with turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, and salt.
4. 4 Add the chopped spinach, fenugreek leaves, coriander leaves, onion, and green chilies to the mixture and mix well.
5. 5 Stir in the baking soda and mix again until the ingredients are well combined.
6. 6 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
7. 7 Pour the prepared batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.
8. 8 Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until the dhokra bhaji is cooked through and golden brown on the bottom.
9. 9 Once cooked, remove from heat and let it cool slightly before cutting into pieces.
10. 10 Serve warm with chutney or sauce of your choice.