Dahi Pakori Recipe

Ingredients:
Split Green Gram - 1/2 cup
Black Gram - 1/2 cup
Ginger - 1, grated, 1 inch piece
Bicarbonate of Soda - a pinch
Salt to taste
Vegetable Oil for frying
Yoghurt - 2 1/2 cups, strained
Salt to taste
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp, roasted and powdered
Tamarind Chutney - 100 gms
Green Coriander Relish - 2 tbsp

Method:
1. For the pakoris, after soaking the green and black grams for 2 hours grind to a smooth paste.
2. Add the remaining ingredients.
3. Whip till the batter is smooth, and of dropping consistency.
4. Heat the oil in a pan.
5. Carefully drop a tablespoonful of the batter into the hot oil.
6. Fry till golden brown.
7. Remove with a slotted spoon and immerse the dumplings in salted water for 5-7 minutes.
8. Repeat till all the batter is used up.
9. Remove the soaked dumplings. 
10. Squeeze out the excess water and arrange them in a bowl.
11. Mix the salt with the yoghurt and pour over the dumplings.
12. Sprinkle the spices, tamarind and green coriander relish.
13. Serve.