Chana Dal Patties with Cabbage

Ingredients
•Chana dal……………………………………………..200 g
•Green chilies………………………………………….2
•Dry red chili…………………………………………..1 small
•Ginger, grated……………………………………….1Tbsp
•Finely chopped cabbage…………………………2½ C
•Fresh curry leaves…………………………………..9-10
•Asafetida powder…………………………………..½ Tsp
•Salt………………………………………………………1½ Tsp
•Ghee/oil for deep frying
Preparation
1) Soak the chana dal in water for 4-5 hours. Drain well.
2) Combine the soaked dal, chilies and ginger in a blender or food processor. Grind it to a coarse paste. 2-3 Teaspoons of water can be added
if needed. Scrape the mixture to a mixing bowl.
3) Add the remaining ingredients to the grinded dal and mix well.
4) Heat ghee/oil in a deep frying pan. Shape the dal mixture into 1.5-2 inch balls, and flatten them slightly between the two palms.
5) Deep fry the badas in batches of 3-5 at a time, until golden brown in color. Drain on the paper towels. Serve hot.

By Anand Lila Devi Dasi