Pakoda Chaat

Ingredients

For the pakodis
1/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
6 mm (1/4") piece ginger
1 green chilli, chopped
a pinch soda bi-carb
salt to taste
oil for deep frying

Other ingredients

1 recipe coconut kadhi
1/2 cup khajur lmli ki chutney
1/2 cup green chutney ,
3/4 cup chopped spring onion
3/4 cup moong sprouts, boiled
2 tablespoons chopped coriander

Method
For the pakodis

1. Drain the soaked urad dal.
2. Grind together the urad dal, ginger, green chilli and salt in a food processor to a coarse paste, using a little water.
3. Mix the prepared paste with the soda bi-carb adding a little water if required till the batter is light and fluffy.
4. Drop small portions of the batter into hot oil and deep fry on a slow flame till the pakodis are golden brown. (This makes about 24 pakodis)
5.Soak the deep fried pakodis in water for about 45 minutes. Drain.
6. Squeeze out the excess water. Keep aside.