MOONG DAL DHOKLAS

Ingredients
1 teacup moong dal with skin
2 teaspoons gram flour (besan)
2 green chillies
1 tablespoon fresh curds
2 teaspoons fruit salt
a pinch asafoetida
salt to taste
For the topping 2 tablespoons finely chopped cabbage
2 tablespoons finely chopped carrots
Method
1. Soak the moong dal for 2 hours. Drain.
2. Add the green chillies and a little water and grind in a mixer.
3. Add the gram flour, curds, asafoetida and salt.
4. When you want to serve, add the fruit salt and mix well.
5. Pour the mixture into two thalis of about 200 mm. diameter. Sprinkle the cabbage on top and steam for 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot.
Excellent for breakfast or tea-time.
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