Dal Squares Recipe

Ingredients
bengal gram dal (chana dal) - 1 cup
onion - 1 cup, finely chopped
green chillies - 2-3, finely chopped
coriander leaves - ½ cup, chopped
turmeric powder - ½ tsp
asafoetida - ¼ tsp
grated coconut - 4 tbsp
salt - to taste
oil - to fry

Method
Soak the dal in water for 2 hours.
Grind to a smooth, semi solid batter.
Add rest of the ingredients except oil.
Pour in a deep, greased thali to a depth of about 1 ½ cm and steam for 15 minutes.
Cool and cut into small squares.
Deep fry in hot oil and serve with mint chutney.