Kadboli

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice Flour
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Split Yellow Moong dal
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
• 1 tsp Carom seeds
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Procedure:

1. Boil moong dal in water for 5 min.(Don't let dal over cook)
2. After 5 min  add some more water to it , to make overall all 1 cup of water.
3. When water starts boiling add salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin seeds, carom seeds and sesame seeds.
4. Now add rice flour and mix well with the rolling pin or thick wooden spatula. Add oil. mix well.(photo no. 1)
5. Close the lid and turn off the gas, let it rest for 10 min.
6. Now till the dough is hot knead well using oil to you palms. (photo no. 2, 3, 4).
7. Now make small parts and roll with your  hands to make small circular shapes as shown in above photo no.5, 6, 7
8. Keep the small circle in a plate.
9. Heat oil in a pan and add the kadbolis to it.
10. Stir now and then to make sure it is fried on both sides. Fry till golden brown, else it won't cook from inside.
11. Fry on low- medium heat.
12. Note: When you put in the oil you can see lots of bubbles coming through, But when its nearly done the bubbles will stop. So you can know now that its done.
13. Remove on kitchen paper towel, I used the wooden basket so that the air flows through it and cools fast.
14. When done and cooled store in a air tight container.

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