Moong Dal Bhajiya

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Ingredients

1 cup	moong dal (split green gram)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, 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.