Mithila Kachri

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Ingredients

1 cup	chana dal (split chickpeas)
1 cup	urad dal (black gram)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 small	green chili, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger, grated
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
—	salt to taste
—	water as needed

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 to a coarse paste using minimal water.
3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches its smoking point.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add chopped onion, green chili, and grated ginger to the pan and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder and red chili powder, and sauté for another minute.
7. 7 Add the ground dal paste to the pan and mix well with the spices and onions.
8. 8 Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously, until the dal paste is cooked and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
9. 9 Add salt to taste and mix well.
10. 10 Once cooked, remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.
11. 11 Shape the mixture into small, flat discs or patties.
12. 12 Heat a tawa or griddle and cook the kachris on both sides until they are golden brown and crispy.
13. 13 Serve hot as a snack or side dish.