Name: Urad Dal Bonda
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 20 people (60 bondas, 3 per person)
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 5 cups Urad Dal (whole, skinless); 2.5 tsp Salt (to taste); 5 tbsp Green Chilies (finely chopped); 2.5 tbsp Black Peppercorns (whole or crushed); 10 sprigs Curry Leaves (finely chopped); 2.5 tbsp Ginger (grated); 2 liters Oil (for deep frying)

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How to Prepare

Grind the soaked urad dal with minimal water to form a thick, smooth batter.
Add salt, chopped green chilies, peppercorns, curry leaves, and grated ginger to the batter. Mix well.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Wet your hands, take small portions of the batter, and shape them into round balls.
Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.