Ambodae

Ambodae

Ingredients:

• 1 cup split chickpeas (Channa dhal)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 2 or 3 finely chopped green chillies (or crushed red chillies) optional
• 1/8 cup grated coconut(optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds(optional)
• 1 pinch baking soda
• 1 pinch hingh(optional)
2 or 3 cups of corn oil

Method: Rinse the split chickpeas in cool water and soak for a couple of hours. Drain most of the water and grind the chickpeas into a pretty coarse paste. Combine rest of the ingredients and mix well.
In a frying pan heat oil till it is hot. Make small patties about 2" wide and 1/2" thick. Carefully, add each patty, as you make them, to the heated oil. Add several patties in a single layer batches, flipping when one side browns. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serving Tips: Serve hot with cilantro chutney, ketchup, hot sauce, mint chutney or in sambar.

Cooking Tips: Can add finely chopped onions, spinach, mint, methi leaves etc. Use minimal water while grinding.



Blend Ready

  

Flatten

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Fried