Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           channa dhal
     1/2  cup           toovar dhal
     1/2  cup           urad dhal
   1      piece         ginger -- (1/2")
   1      pinch         asafetida powder
   3                    green chiles -- (to 4), chopped
   1      sprig         curry leaves -- chopped
                        salt -- to taste
                        oil -- for frying

Preparation:

Wash and soak the dhals for about 2 hours. Then grind the dhals together to a very rough paste. Remove and mix together with the other ingredients. Take a little of the mixture and flatten into rounds and deep fry until brown. Serve with chutney. Serves 4 - 6.