Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ***for crust***
   7                    potatoes boiled -- peeled, mashed (7
                        to 8)
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric powder
   3                    green chillies grouned
     1/2  teaspoon      punjabi garam masala
     1/2  cup           bread crumbs
                        salt to taste
                        ***for filling***
   1      cup           channa dal cooked & drained
   1      teaspoon      ginger grated
   1      teaspoon      garlic grated
   3                    green chillies finely chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      cuminseed powder
   1      teaspoon      coriander
                        salt to taste
                        oil for shallow frying

Preparation:

For crust: Mix all ingredients together thouroughly. Keep aside. For filling: Mash cooked dal coarsely with hands. Mix in all other ingredients. To proceed: Take a tbspful of potato mixture, spread on palm. Place a teaspoonful of dal mixture in centre. Roll so as to keep dal mixture inside and potato out. Press gently into rounded flattish patties. Shallow fry on a griddle, drizzling oil to crispen crust. Serve hot with tamarind chutney and green chutney or with tomato ketchup. Making time: 30 minutes Makes: 10-12 patties Shelflife: Best fresh