MOONG DAL PAKODIS

Ingredients:
Moong dal .. 1 cup
Cumin seeds .. 1 tsp
Ginger/garlic ........... 1 tsp (optional)
Green chillies .... 2-3 (finely chopped)
Coriander leaves .. handful
Baking soda ..... a pinch
Asafoetida ....... a pinch
Salt ......... to taste
Oil .......... to fry

Method:
1. Soak the moong dal for 2-3 hours.
2. Grind it adding cumin seeds, ginger-garlic, green chillies and coriander leaves. Grind coarsely adding very little water.
3. Just before frying the pakodis, add the salt, asafoetida and baking soda.
4. Drop tiny pakodis in hot oil and fry until crisp and golden.
Serve hot with any chutney..they make a very good cocktail snack.