Moonga ji Dar ja Bhajiya

Method

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1. 1

   Blend the moonga ji dar to a puree in a mixer or blender.

2. 2

   In a bowl, stir 1 tbsp hot oil into the gram flour and whole wheat flour, then add enough water for a smooth batter of medium consistency. Add the dal puree and mix until fully blended.

3. 3

   Add the finely chopped ginger, chopped green chillies, chopped coriander leaves, salt, garam masala and asafoetida and mix thoroughly. The batter should be of pouring consistency.

4. 4

   Heat the frying oil in a kadai (deep round-bottomed pan) over a medium flame. When it is hot, drop in small balls of batter (any shape), one at a time, until the kadai is filled.

5. 5

   Fry the bhajiyas on a medium flame until golden brown.

6. 6

   Lift them out with a perforated spoon and drain off the excess oil.