Bara (Wo) in Australia

Ingredients

• 2 cups black lentils (kalo dal), soaked overnight
• 1 tbsp ginger, 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric, salt
• Water for blending
• Oil for frying
• Eggs or minced meat for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Grind the soaked lentils with ginger, garlic, cumin and a little water into a thick batter.
2. 2Season with turmeric and salt; whisk to lighten.
3. 3Pour a ladle onto a hot oiled pan and shape into a thick round.
4. 4Fry on medium until golden on both sides — add an egg or mince topping for bara-chhen or bara-masu.
5. 5Serve hot with achar as a snack or part of a khaja set.