Udida Ghari

Ingredients

• 1 cup split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal), soaked for 5-6 hours and drained
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ tsp crushed black peppercorns
• ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• 12 curry leaves, shredded
• Oil to deep fry
• Green chutney for serving

Method

1. Transfer half the drained dal in a blender jar. Grind to a coarse paste and transfer in a bowl.
2. Transfer the remaining dal in the same blender jar. Add 5 tbsps water and grind to a smooth and fluffy batter. Transfer in the same bowl and beat well with hands.
3. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, crushed black peppercorns, hing, salt, and curry leaves and mix till well combined.
4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Slide in small portions of the ground batter and deep fry on medium heat till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
5. Arrange in a serving plate and serve hot with green chutney.