'Lentil and Rice Fritters'

'Lentil and Rice Fritters' - Sunayana

INGREDIENTS

Raw Rice – 1/4 cup
Split Urad Dal (Raw) – 3/4 cup
Gramflour (Besan) – 1/2 cup
Ginger (Grated) – 2 tsp
Green Chilly (Chopped) – 1 tsp
Asafetida – 1/2 tsp
Red Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
Dry Mango Powder – 1 tsp
Salt – To taste
Water – To form batter
Oil – To deep fry

Method -

1.Soak the split urad dal and rice in sufficient water for 2-3 hrs.

2.Drain the excess water and grind it into a fine or slightly coarse paste a per your desire. Keep aside.

3.Make a thick batter of gramflour with some water. Keep aside.

4.Now in a big bowl mix together dal/rice and gramflour batter.

5.Add the rest of the ingredients (Except oil) in the batter and mix properly.

6.Check consistency. It should have the consistency of a ‘Cake Like Batter’. You can add more water if required.

7.Now, heat sufficient oil in a skillet and pour spoonfuls of the batter. Deep fry till crisp and golden brown from all the sides.

‘Lentil and Rice Fritters’ are ready. Serve with chutney or sauce of your choice.

Sunayana’s Tip –

Make gramflour batter separately because if you add it directly as it is in the dal & rice batter then it could form lumps.