Pakore Ki Karhi

INGREDIENTS

Mungdal : 100 gm
Salt : 1 + 1/2 tsp.
Curd : 200 gm
Red chilly powder : 1 tsp.
Red chilly (sabut and dry) : 2
Dhaniya : 1 tsp.
Kari patta : 3-4
Haldi : 1 pinch
Soda : a pinch
Oil for frying pakories : 2 cup
Mustard seeds (motti) : 1/2 tsp.
Oil (for tadka) : 2 tbsp.

METHOD

Soak the dal for 5-6 hours. Strain it and grind in a grinder. Strain the curd through a strainer. Add 1tsp salt, ½ tsp. red chilly powder, ½ tsp. dhaniya, 2 tsp. mungdal paste and haldi. Mix well and keep aside. Now take the dal and add ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp. red chilly powder, ½ tsp. dhaniya and soda. Mix well. Heat oil in a kadahi and fry pakories of small size to a golden brown color. Now heat oil in a kadahi and put the tadka of mustard seeds, hing and kari patta. Add the mixture of curd. Cook it for 10-15 minutes. Add the pakories and cook for3-4 minutes. Finally put the tadka of red chilly powder.

Serves: 6-7 adults.