Dahi Bara

Ingredients:

• 450g urid dal (soaked overnight)
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 175ml yoghurt
• 55ml cold milk
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• Chilli powder to garnish

Method:

1. Drain the soaked urid dal and grind into soft batter, add ½ a teaspoon cumin powder and salt to taste.
2. Beat the batter with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes.
3. Heat the oil, reduce the heat and pour in 2 tablespoons of batter at a time. Fry both sides on low heat but do not brown.
4. Remove the baras from oil and place in a bowl of warm water for 1 minute
5. Then squeeze the bars gently and place in a deep serving bowl.
6. Stir the yoghurt in a bowl with the cold milk, crushed garlic and remaining cumin powder.
7. Add salt to taste and pour over the baras.
8. Garnish with chilli powder and serve.