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Ingredients

1 cup	besan (gram flour)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
8-10	curry leaves
2 cups	water
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2	green chilies, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
5. 5 In a bowl, mix besan with water to make a smooth batter without lumps.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the batter and mix well.
7. 7 Pour the besan batter into the pan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
8. 8 Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the raw smell of besan disappears.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.