Chana Dal Pakora Recipe | Bhojpuri Style Crispy Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram), soaked 4 hours and drained
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 8-10 fresh curry leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon amchur (dried mango powder)
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon rice flour (for extra crispiness)
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• Lemon wedges, for serving