Ingredients:

• 200 gms – Whole moong dal
• 2 tsp – Refined oil
• 1 tbsp – Ginger Garlic paste
• 1 tsp – Garam Masala powder
• 1 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1/2 – Diced Tomato
• 1/2 – Diced Onion
• Salt to taste
• For masala:
• 1 – Tomato, diced
• 1 – Onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp – Finely chopped Garlic
• 1/2 tsp – Finely chopped Green chilli
• 2 – Finely chopped Green chilli
• 2 tbsp – Fresh coriander, chopped
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Soak the dal in water for 2 hours.
2. Grind the dal into a smooth batter with the ginger-garlic paste, salt to taste, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, and a dash of water.
3. Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a pan and add the dal batter and keep stirring for a few minutes till it thickens slightly.
4. Now add tomato, onion, chopped garlic and ginger. Stir again till it becomes a sticky mixture.
5. Once the mixture is cool enough, roll small amounts of it into medium sized balls or golis.
6. To prepare the masala, heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a pan and add the onion, tomato, garlic and ginger.
7. Sprinkle the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and saute for 2-3 minutes.
8. Then add the coriander leaves, green chilli and a dash of water. Mix well.
9. Once the thickens, gently place the moong dal boils in the masala and cook for 5-7 minutes.
10. When these balls simmer in the gravy remove from the heat.
11. Mix well and serve hot.