Moong Methi Pakode by Sanjeev Kapoor

Deep fried moong and methi dumplings

Ingredients
•Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal) ,soaked 1 cup
•Fenugreek leaves (methi) 1 small bunch
•Onion ,finely chopped 1 medium
•Salt to taste
•Ginger-green chilli paste 1/2 tablespoon
•Asafoetida a pinch
•Oil to deep fry
Method
Drain and grind moong dal without adding any water. Transfer into a bowl.
Roughly chop onion and methi and add to moong dal. Add salt, ginger-green chilli paste and a pinch of asafoetida and mix well.
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
Shape moong dal mixture into small balls and drop into hot oil and deep fry on medium heat till golden and crisp.
Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.