Rasam Bonda

How to Prepare

1. Prepare the bonda batter by mixing urad dal paste with a pinch of salt and water to form a thick batter.
2. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
3. Dip small portions of the batter into the hot oil using a spoon or your hands to form round bondas.
4. Fry the bondas until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking (about 5-7 minutes).
5. Remove bondas with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
6. Prepare rasam by heating 2 tbsp oil in a pot, adding mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves, and letting them splutter.
7. Add chopped tomatoes, tamarind paste, rasam powder, and salt, then cook until tomatoes are mushy.
8. Add 5 cups of water and boiled toor dal, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Add chopped coriander leaves and turn off the heat.
10. Serve hot bondas immersed in warm rasam in bowls.