Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups moong dal
5 tablespoons coriander, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 star anise
8 – 9 Green chilies, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
Salt to taste
1 cup sunflower oil

Method:

1. Soak moong dal in water for 2 hours.

2. Add dal to a bowl and blend to a fine paste with a hand blender alternatively use a food processor. Add onions, chilies, coriander, star anise, salt and cumin seed. Mix until a smooth paste forms. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile in a 9-inch skillet on medium heat add oil. Carefully drop paste 1 tablespoon at a time into oil. Fry on each side until golden.