Bara

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Vegetable oil - For frying
• Salt - To taste
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
• Black lentils (urad dal) - 1 cup, soaked overnight

Let's Get Started

1. Rinse the soaked lentils and drain well.
2. In a blender, grind the lentils to a smooth batter, adding a little water if needed.
3. Transfer the lentil batter to a mixing bowl.
4. Add grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green chili, cumin seeds, coriander leaves, and salt to the batter. Mix well.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Take a ladleful of the lentil batter and pour it onto the hot pan to form a small pancake (about 3-4 inches in diameter).
7. Cook the bara until golden brown on both sides, flipping once.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
9. Serve hot with tomato chutney or yogurt.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Appetizer
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 150
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 20g
• Protein: 8g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Sugar: 2g