Bonda, Urad Dal Bonda

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :1502 hours 30 minutes
Servings :Makes 16 bondas (16 bonda )

Ingredients :

3/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper (kalimirch)
1/4 cup chopped fresh coconut
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp chopped curry leaves (kadi patta)
salt to taste
oil or for deep-frying

Method :

Clean, wash and soak the urad dal in enough water for atleast 2 hours. Drain well.
Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste, adding 2 tbsp of water.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, shape each portion into a round and deep-fry, a few at a time, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve immediately with any chutney of your choice.