Pappu Garelu

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Ingredients

1 cup	split yellow moong dal
1 cup	urad dal
2 tablespoons	rice flour
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, finely chopped
2	green chilies, 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.