Dahi Bhalle (Pakistani Appetizer)

Home made bhalle 

Ingredients

1 cup Black gram lentils (split/washed)
2 lbs. Yogurt
1 tbsp. Cumin powder (roasted)
2 tbsp. Red chili power
1 tbsp. Salt 
1 tbsp. Ginger
2 tbsps. Coriander leaves 
Tamarind chutney to taste (optional)
Chutney to taste
Vegetable Oil for frying
Potatoes/Chickpeas (Optional) 

Directions

1. Wash and soak the lentils in cold water for a few hours. Strain and grind to a smooth paste.
2. Whisk into a batter with salt (1 tsp), roasted cumin powder(2 tsp), Roasted red chili powder (1 tsp) and salt (2 tsp), mix well and keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Drop one tbsp. of batter in flat round shape into Heated oil and fry until light golden.
4. Put fried bhallas into water and let them soak until soft. 
5. Drain, squeezing out the water between the palms of your hands.
6. Mix yogurt well with salt to taste.
7. To serve, place the bhallas on a plate and cover with yogurt.  You can also add pieced of potatoes and chickpeas for an extra element. 
8. Add Mint chutney and Tamarind chutney (these are optional).
9. Sprinkle red chili powder, black salt and roasted cumin powder. Garnish with coriander leaves.  

Enjoy!