Tasty and Delicious Moong Dal Pakoda

Hi,
I always like to cook easy but delicious recipes when my husband comes back from work. So keeping in mind the time limit, I always manage to cook simple yet tasty and delicious snacks.
This time I would like to share with you all "moong dal pakoda" which is my husband's fav.

INGREDIENTS:


Moong Dal 1 cup
Boiled and mashed potato 1
Finely chopped onions (medium) 2 nos.
Finely chopped green chillies 2
Ginger 1/2" piece
Cumin seed powder 1/2 tspn
Red chilli powder 1/2 tspn or less
Amchoor powder 1/2 tspn
Cooking Soda or Soda Bi Carbonate A pinch
Salt to taste
Water for thick consistency of the batter
Oil to fry

METHOD:


First soak moong dal for 3-4 hours. Later, wash this dal with fresh water and grind it finely by adding enough water to make it into a smooth paste. Now, add boiled potato and ginger and grind well until the ginger is well mixed. Add water, if required, to make a smooth paste.
To this paste, add finely chopped onions, cumin powder, red chilli powder, amchoor powder and salt to taste.
Finally add finely chopped green chillies and cooking soda.
Now heat oil in a thick bottom pan on high flame and make pakodas.

Serve it with tomato sauce or green chutney and enjoy!!