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all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

moong dal

🥗Healthier: split yellow lentils

💰Cheaper: none

Split yellow lentils are similar in texture and flavor.

Rub together the ghee with the flour and salt until it resembles crumbs.

Add water and knead a semi-soft dough.

Rest the dough for 30 mins, covered.

For the stuffing: soak the moong dal for 30 mins in plain water.

Strain the moong dal and pulse blend in a mixer grinder until coarse.

Heat ghee in a pan and add the powdered spices and besan, on a low flame.

Add the moong dal and mix well, add half a cup of water and constantly stir for 4-5 mins.

Cool down the mixture completely. The consistency should resemble a dough.

Divide the dough into roundels. Flatten them and add the stuffing in the centre of each, bring the ends together to seal it and flatten them to ½ inch thickness.

Deep fry in a low flame for about 15 mins until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

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