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Ingredients

	1 cup	Rice , raw
	1/2 cup	Chana dal
	1/2 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , paste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1/2 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1	Chili , green, finely chopped
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Curry Leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the rice and chana dal separately for 4-5 hours.
2. 2 Drain the water and grind the rice into a smooth batter using minimal water.
3. 3 Grind the chana dal coarsely and mix it with the rice batter.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds, ginger paste, chopped coriander leaves, red chili powder, turmeric powder, green chili, and salt to the batter. Mix well.
5. 5 Heat water in a steamer.
6. 6 Grease your hands and shape the batter into small cylindrical dumplings.
7. 7 Place the dumplings on a greased plate or banana leaf and steam them for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
8. 8 In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
9. 9 Add curry leaves and the steamed dumplings. Sauté for a few minutes until they are lightly golden.
10. 10 Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.