Seedai

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :4 mins
Total Time :44 mins
Servings :Makes 1.5 cups (6 serving )

Ingredients :

1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tbsp jowar (white millet) flour
1/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
2 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1/2 tbsp soft butter
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp black sesame seeds (kala til)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp oil

Method :

Combine the urad dal and chana dal in small non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour, while stirring continuously.
Cool slightly and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Combine all the ingredients, except the oil in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
Divide the mixture into 75 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
Pour the oil and toss well.
Arrange them on a greased baking tray.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 15 minutes. Remove the tray using oven-friendly gloves and shake the tray slightly once or twice so as to toss the seedai and again bake for 15 minutes.
Cool completely and store in an air-tight container. Use as required.