Sun-dried Lentil Dumplings | Biulir Dal Posto Masala Bori | Urad Dal Badi recipe

Soak the black gram split in water for about 4-5 hours or overnight.

Drain the soaked black gram and grind it to a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary.

In a pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

Add the ground black gram paste to the pan and stir well, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Add turmeric powder, salt, and slit green chilies to the black gram mixture, stirring to combine.

In a separate bowl, grind the poppy seeds with a little water to make a smooth paste.

Add the poppy seed paste to the black gram mixture and mix well, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add water to adjust the consistency of the black gram as desired, and bring it to a gentle simmer.

Gently fold in the sun dried pumpkin seeds and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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