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Ingredients

1 cup	urad dal (split black gram)
1 cup	chana dal (split chickpeas)
1 cup	rice
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
—	salt to taste
2 cups	water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the urad dal, chana dal, and rice together for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked ingredients and grind them into a coarse paste using a little water if necessary.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
4. 4 Once the seeds splutter, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
5. 5 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Add the ground dal-rice paste to the pan and stir well to combine with the spices.
8. 8 Add water gradually while stirring to achieve a thick batter-like consistency.
9. 9 Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously to avoid sticking to the pan.
10. 10 Once the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, remove from heat.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.