Crispy Masoor Dal Pakoda

Soaking

1. • Take 1 cup Masoor Dal.
   • Wash and soak in water for 3-4 hours.
   • Strain the water and grind the soaked dal with little water if required.
   • Grind the dal coarsely, dal should not be very thin or thick.
   • Transfer it into a bowl.

Batter Preparation

1. • Add the below mentioned ingredients in the bowl:
     • Onion – 2 tbsp
     • Crushed Ginger-garlic – 1 tbsp
     • Green Chilli – 1 tsp
     • Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp
     • Coriander powder – 1 tsp
     • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
     • Roasted Cumin powder – 1 tsp
     • Carom seeds – ½ tsp
     • Garam masala – ½ tsp
     • Salt to taste
   • Mix them.
   • Now add 2 tbsp Rice flour, 2 tbsp Gram flour (Besan), 2 tbsp Coriander leaves and mix well.

Frying

1. • Take oil in a pan and heat it on medium flame.
   • Check the oil temperature by putting a little batter.
   • Deep fry the pokadas on medium to low flame till golden brown colour.

Masoor Dal Pakoda is ready.