Pappu Garelu

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Moong Dal , split yellow
	1 cup	Urad dal
	2 tablespoons	Rice flour
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , finely chopped
	2	Chili , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , grated
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the moong dal and urad dal together in water for 3-4 hours.
2. 2 Drain the water and grind the dals to a coarse paste without adding much water.
3. 3 Transfer the paste to a mixing bowl and add rice flour, chopped onion, coriander leaves, green chilies, cumin seeds, grated ginger, asafoetida, and salt.
4. 4 Mix well to form a thick batter.
5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Take a small portion of the batter, flatten it slightly, and make a small hole in the center.
7. 7 Carefully slide it into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8 Repeat with the remaining batter.
9. 9 Drain the garelu on paper towels to remove excess oil.
10. 10 Serve hot with coconut chutney or ginger chutney.