Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 2 cups chana dhal ((rinsed and soak overnight) (380g))
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 onion ((chopped))
  • 1 jalapeno pepper ((seeds removed and chopped))
  • 1 red chili ((seeds removed and chopped))
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds ((toasted))
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 sprig curry leaves ((stem removed and finely sliced))
  • Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Instruction

  • Drain chana dhal. Place into a food processor together with salt. Process coarsely or until desired consistency. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add onion, green jalapeno pepper, red jalapeno pepper, cumin seeds, garam masala, and curry leaves into the bowl. Mix well.
  • Shape dough into patties about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a deep sauce pan. Gently drop lentil patties into hot oil over medium low heat and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove, drain on a metal strainer.
  • Serve warm with coconut chutney if desired.