Crispy ginger bara ( white lentil patties)

Ginger is widely used in  our Indian and Chinese society such as in cooking and in medicinal purpose.I always make ginger tea when I have cold or when I have stomach upsets.  Ginger and lentils cook together makes a very nutritious and healthy dish which can be enjoyed by all young and old.








Ingredients
1 cup white lentil (urad dhal)
1 tablespoon suji (semolina)  optional
1 tablespoon cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 of an onion
1 inch ginger grated
4-5 finely chopped green chillies
1 tablespoon yogurt
salt to taste
oil for frying

Preparation

Soak lentil overnight , wash and blend lentil in a food processor  with  little  bit of water. Then add in cilantro,garlic.onion, and chillies and blend it all together .

Method
1.Add lentil mixture in a bowl and add in grated ginger,yogurt and salt,mix it .
2.Heat oil in a pot. Take a tablespoon of mixture and roll on ball then flatten it with your palm.
3.Gently drop it in the heated oil and cook it until golden brown and cook through.
4.Serve with cilantro and mint dipping sauce or any sauce of your choice.
This crispy treat
is very much enjoyed by my daughter for after school snack.