Ingredients

• 1 cup - Bengal gram (channa) dal
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds, crushed
• 2 green chilies, minced
• 2 tsp - ginger garlic paste
• 1 tbsp - mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp - coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup - onion, minced
• 1/2 tsp - garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp - chaat masala
• 1/2 cup - grated paneer
• Salt to taste
• Oil to deep fry

How to Make Dal and Paneer Croquettes

• Wash and soak the dal in water for 2 hours.
• Drain and grind to a stiff, smooth paste, using just a couple of table spoons of water.
• Mix in rest of the ingredients except the oil.
• Shape into tiny croquettes and deep fry in moderately hot oil till golden brown and cooked through.
• Serve hot with mint chutney.