Urad Lentil Pakoras

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   Soak urad lentils for 3-4 hours. Then wash well and rinse.

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   Add ginger & chilli to a food processor and grind briefly until coarsely ground. Remove and place into a large mixing bowl.

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   Now add the urad lentils to the food processor along with the water. Grind for a good 2-3 minutes until a thick, smooth paste forms. It should be similar to the consistency of humous. Empty into the mixing bowl containing the chills & ginger.

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   To the bowl, add the fresh coriander, onions, salt, paprika, coriander seeds and asafoetida.

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   Using one hand, mix the mixture for 2-3 minutes until all of the ingredients are well combined

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   Heat oil in a pan on low/medium heat. Once hot, using your hand, drop medium sized balls of the mixture about 3? wide into the oil. If you prefer, you may use a tablespoon. Ensure you leave a little room between each pakora and that the pan is not too overcrowded.

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   Once all of the pakoras rise to the top of the pan, turn them over using a metal slotted spoon. Allow to cook for a further 3-4 minutes. You should now begin to see the colour of the pakoras change so they are golden. Once you see this, turn each pakora over an continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes.

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   Once the pakoras are golden all the way around, remove from oil and drain on a kitchen towel. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

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   Serve hot with tamarind chutney, tomato ketchup or coconut chutney!

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