Methi bajji

 Ingredients :

• Bengal gram dhal- 1 cup
• Finely chopped fresh methi leaves - 1 / 2 cup
• Finely chopped onion - 1 / 2 cup
• Green chillies 2 [ finely cut ]
• Ginger - 1 / 2 inch piece [ finely cut ]
• Cooking soda - a pinch
• Salt - as required
• Turmeric powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Oil - to deep fry

Method :

Soak dhal for 2 hours in water. Drain water completely. Grind very  coarsely with salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, cooking soda, methi leaves, green chilli, ginger, chopped onion, little oil and mix well. Make into medium sized balls and deep fry in hot oil till crisp and golden in colour. Serve with green chutney and tomato ketchup.