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Lentil pakora
Date: April 15, 2007
1 normal cup lentils (daal)
2 onions, sliced lengthwise
5 little hot green peppers, chopped
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1/2 normal cup coriander leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
Soak lentils in 3 to 4 normal cups good water for one hour, then wash the lentils and drain them well. Put lentils into a blender or food processor. Add ginger, garlic and peppers. Blend for 3 to 4 minutes or until is is just all blended together. Do not process it too finely. Remove from blender to a mixing bowl.
Add turmeric, onion, coriander leaves and salt. Mix well.
Heat oil in a frying pan. Place tablespoon-size lentil mixture into frying pan. Fry both sides until golden brown. Remove from pan. Place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
Serve hot.