Lentil Pakora1 cup lentils (daal) 2 onions, sliced lengthwise 5 small hot green peppers, chopped (or less if you don't like it too spicy) 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Oil for frying Salt to taste Soak lentils in 3 to 4 cups water for one hour, then wash the lentils and drain them well. Put lentils into a blender or food processor. Add ginger, garlic and peppers. Blend for 3 to 4 minutes or until is is just all blended together. Do not process it too finely. Remove from blender to a mixing bowl. Add turmeric, onion, coriander leaves and salt. Mix well. Heat oil in a frying pan. Place tablespoon-size lentil mixture into frying pan. Fry both sides until golden brown. Remove from pan. Place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil. Serve hot.
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