Channa Kabab

150 gm channa dal

1 tblsp corn flour

1 tblsp finely chopped coriander leaves

1 tblsp finely chopped onion

1 tsp grated ginger

1 tsp finely chopped green chilli

1 tblsp lemon juice

1 tsp garam masala( cardamom, cinnamon and clove powder)

Salt to taste

Refine oil for frying

1. Soak channa dal for about 20 minutes. 
2. Cook it with ½ tsp salt and as minimum water as possible till soft.

3. Strain the dal and keep the water for later use. 

4. Keep aside 1 tblsp of the cooked dal.

5. In a grinder, roughly grind the cooked dal. 

6. Add corn flour, chopped onion, chilli, ginger, coriander leaves, lemon juice and garam masala. 

7. Add the reserved dal water to the dal mixture to make a soft dough.

8. Adjust the salt.

9. Make walnut size balls and flatten them slightly. 

10. Sprinkle the cooked dal and press lightly.

11. You may also do make heart-shape as shown in the picture.

12. Fry them over medium heat one by one until golden brown. 

13. Serve hot with chutney or sauce.