Chattambade

Shireen Sequiera recipe.

1 cup chana dal
1 small/ medium onion finely chopped
2 green chillies finely chopped
3 to 4 dry red chillies or 1 tsp chilly flakes
1 teaspoon jeera
10 to 12 curry leaves
1 tblspoon chopped coriander leaves (optional)
1/2 " ginger finely chopped (optional)
Pinch of asafoetida
Salt
Oil for frying

Method:

Soak dal overnight or for atleast 5 hours. Drain water and keep 2 Tablespoons of dal aside.
Coarsely grind red chillies in dry grinder, if not using flakes.
Grind soaked dal and chilli flakes in wet grinder till coarse, not pasty.
Add all other ingredients and roll the dough, flatten in palm and deep fry in hot oil.