Dalwada

Instructions

1. Rinse the dal in clear water, then soak it for 4 hours in cold water.
2. Drain and blend coarsely with a little water, without making a smooth paste: the texture should stay grainy.
3. Add the oil, salt, cumin, turmeric and bicarbonate, then mix. Whisk vigorously for 2 minutes to aerate the batter.
4. Finely slice the onion, grate the ginger and chop the chillies. Fold them into the batter with the coriander.
5. Heat the frying oil to 170 °C. Shape small patties with damp hands.
6. Lower them into the oil and fry for 5 to 6 minutes, turning them, until golden and crisp.
7. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with the chutney.