Pakodilu ( High protein Pakoras )

Ingredients:

Moong dal - 1 cup
Urad dal - 1 cup
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Ginger (grated) - 1 tsp
Green chilies - 1 or 2
Cilantro (finely chopped) - 1 cup
Oil to deep fry.

Procedure:

• Soak moong and urad dal in water for 5 to 6 hours.
• In a food processor grind together urad dal, moong dal, cumin seeds and green chilies into a smooth batter using required amount of water.
• Add grated ginger, chopped cilantro and salt to taste. Mix them well.
• Heat oil in a thick bottomed dish.
• When oil is hot put several spoonful of batter into oil and deep fry.
• Flip them half way through until they are golden brown on both sides.
• Drain them onto a paper towel.

A great tea time snack. Goes well with apple butter chutney. While grinding if you use a wet grinder instead of a food processor the dough comes out fluffy and pakoras will be softer.