Ingredients

• 1 cup - channa dal
• 1/2 cup - moong dal
• 1/2 cup - masoor dal
• 1/4 cup - urad dal
• 1/4 cup - tur dal
• 2 tbsp - coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp - cumin seeds
• half inch - ginger
• 5 to 6 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup - coriander leaves or fresh spinach, chopped
• 3-4 - hot medium sized green chillies
• Salt to taste
• A pinch - baking soda
• Oil - deep frying

How to Make Dal Pakoras

• Wash dals and soak them separately.
• Make smooth paste of ginger, garlic, green chillies, coriander seeds and cumin seeds.
• Grind soaked dals into a coarse paste.
• Mix the smooth paste and the coarse paste with salt and a pinch of baking soda.
• Add chopped spinach or coriander leaves.
• Heat oil in pan or kadai.
• Make small balls, drop with small spoon in pre-heated oil and fry till light brown.
• Eat hot with tomato ketchup or fresh ground mango chutney.