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Ingredients

1 cup	poppy seeds
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
2 pieces	green chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
0.5 teaspoon	turmeric powder
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	gram flour (besan)
—	mustard oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1 Soak the poppy seeds in water for 2 hours.
2. 2 Drain the water and grind the poppy seeds into a smooth paste using minimal water.
3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine the poppy seed paste, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and gram flour.
4. 4 Mix well to form a thick batter.
5. 5 Heat mustard oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil to form small fritters.
7. 7 Fry the fritters until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
8. 8 Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. 9 Serve hot as a snack or side dish.