बोन्डा, उड़द दाल बोन्डा (Bonda, Urad Dal Bonda) by Tarla Dalal

Bonda,
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Bonda, Urad Dal Bonda

A scrumptious snack made with a batter of urad spiked up with pepper and curry leaves, Bonda is an evergreen favourite across South India. It can be served as an evening snack with Chutney, Sambhar and a cup of Coffee, or added to a breakfast platter along with Idli, Dosa or Pongal. Whenever you choose to have it, the crisp outer layer and fluffy insides of the mouth-watering Urad Dal Bonda will surely put a smile on your face.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes.
Makes 16 bondas.
Soaking time: 2 hours.

¾ cup urad dal (split black lentils)
½ tsp coarsely crushed peppercorns (kalimirch)
¼ cup chopped fresh coconut
½ tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp chopped curry leaves (kadi patta)
Salt to taste
Oil or Coconut oil for deep-frying

1. Clean, wash and soak the urad dal in enough water in a deep bowl for atleast 2 hours. Drain well.
2. Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste, adding approx. 2 tbsp of water.
3. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, drop big spoonfuls of the mixture in hot oil and deep-fry a few at a time on a medium flame, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve immediately.