Lentil Pakora

Ingredients

• 1 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

Instructions

1. Soak lentils in 3 to 4 cups water for one hour, then wash the lentils and drain them well.
2. Put lentils into a blender or food processor.
3. 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.
4. Remove from blender to a mixing bowl.
5. Add turmeric, onion, coriander leaves and salt. Mix well.
6. Heat oil in a frying pan.
7. Place tablespoon size lentil mixture into frying pan. Fry both sides until golden brown.
8. Remove from pan. Place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
9. Serve hot.