Split skinless black
gram (dhuli urad dal), soaked overnight 1 cup
Oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
Ginger, finely chopped ½ inch
Green chilli, finely chopped 1
Raisins 1 tbsp
Sugar ½ tsp
Green chutney as required
Sweet tamarind
chutney as required
Dahi Bhalla Masala for sprinkling
Fresh coriander
springs a few for garnishing
Methods
Drain and put black
gram into blender jar, add a little water and blend into a smooth thick batter. Transfer into a bowl.
Heat sufficient oil in a
kadai.
Add salt, ginger, green
chilli and raisins to the batter and mix well.
Dampen your palms
with little water, divide the batter into equal large portions and deep-fry in hot oil till golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
Insert a small cookie
cutter into the fried bhalle to create holes in them.
Take the yogurt in
another bowl. Add sugar and salt and mix well.
Place the prepared
bhalle on a serving platter. Spoon the yogurt into the holes and top with some green chutney and sweet chutney. Sprinkle Keya Dahi Bhalla Masala, garnish with coriander sprigs and serve chilled.