Moong Dal Bhajiya

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Moong Dal
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , paste
	1 teaspoon	Garlic , paste
	1 tablespoon	Rice flour
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 2 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked moong dal and grind it to a coarse paste without adding water.
3. 3 Transfer the dal paste to a mixing bowl and add chopped onions, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, rice flour, and salt.
4. 4 Mix all the ingredients well to form a thick batter.
5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Once the oil is hot, drop small portions of the batter into the oil using your fingers or a spoon.
7. 7 Fry the bhajiyas until they turn golden brown and crispy.
8. 8 Remove the bhajiyas from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. 9 Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.