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Ingredients

1 cup	rice
1/2 cup	chana dal
1/2 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	ginger paste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1	green chili, finely chopped
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	curry leaves

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.