South Indian · serves 2

Urad Dal Bonda

Soaked dal, ground and dropped straight into oil. Crisp outside, cloud inside.

30 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 115g urad dal, soaked 1 hour
  • 3 green chillies, chopped
  • 1/4 cup coriander leaves
  • 2 tbsp grated coconut
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 3 peppercorns, crushed
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt

Method

  1. Grind the drained dal to a smooth thick paste with as little water as you can get away with.
  2. Beat in salt, chillies, ginger, coriander and coconut. The batter should sit on a spoon without running.
  3. Spoon into hot oil and fry until golden.
  4. Ketchup or mint chutney.

Questions people ask about Urad Dal Bonda

How long does Urad Dal Bonda take?

About 30 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

Can I make Urad Dal Bonda ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Urad Dal Bonda vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

What do you serve with Urad Dal Bonda?

Ketchup or mint chutney. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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