Karail

To make Karail which is another traditional north Indian dish you need Moong dal (split green gram)and spices. It has a lot of nutritional value and makes for a simple and tasty meal as a main dish.

Ingredients required for the same are:
Moong dal (split green gram)250 gms
A pinch of asafoetida
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
half a tsp red chilli powder
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste

Method:
Soak the Moong dal (split green gram) in water for two to three hours. Drain and grind to a paste.
Add asafoetida and salt to taste. Keep aside 2 tbsp of the Moong dal (split green gram) paste.
With the remaining Moong dal (split green gram) paste make small pakodis (round patties or balls).
In a kadhai (pan / skillet) heat oil and deep fry these pakodis (round patties or balls)till golden. In the oil that remains in the skillet add cumin seeds and put the 2 tbsp Moong dal (split green gram) that we kept aside in the beginning and cook till slightly brown. Now add the coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder , garam masala and salt to taste. Cook some more. Add water to form gravy. Keep in mind that the gravy should not be too thick. Slowly add the pakodis (round patties or balls) of Moong dal (split green gram)into the gravy.
Serve hot with rice or rotis.