Pakodi Ki Kadhi

Ingredients :

Mung dal (green gram lentil)

Salt

Curd

Red chilly powder

Dried Red chilly

Dhaniya (coriander)

Kari patta (curry leaves)

Haldi ( turmeric)

Soda

Oil for frying

Mustard seeds (motti)

Method of Preparation: 
 
Soak the dal for 5-6 hours. Strain it and grind in a grinder. 

Strain the curd through a strainer. Add 1 tsp salt,¹/₂ tsp. red chilly powder, ¹/₂ tsp. dhaniya, 2 tsp. mung dal paste and haldi. Mix well and keep aside. 

Now take the dal and add ¹/₂ tsp salt, ¹/₂ tsp. red chilly powder, ¹/₂ tsp. dhaniya and soda. Mix well. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry pakories of small size to a golden brown color. 

Now heat 2 tbsp. oil in a kadahi and season mustard seeds, hing (asafoetida) and kari patta. Add the mixture of curd. Cook it for 10-15 minutes. Add the pakories and cook for 3-4 minutes. Finally season with dried red chillies. Serve hot it with Shahi Gatte and Missi Roti.