UNFRIED MOONG BALLS

UNFRIED  MOONG  BALLS:
INGREDIENTS:             (servings 20 balls)

Balls
1   cup split green gram-soaked for 2 hours
1  tsp salt
4  tbsp oil
Masala
2  tbsp oil
3  onions - chopped
2  tomatoes - chopped
1/2"  ginger piece- grated
2  green chillies- chopped
1/2  tsp salt
1/4  tsp  garam masala (mixed spices)
1/4  tsp red chilli powder

METHOD:

• Soak dal for 2 hours. Drain the water and grind with minimum amount of water to a smooth paste.
• Cook dal in 4 tbsp oil in a pan for about 10 minutes on slow fire by sprinkling water occasionally. Cook till dal turns dry.  Add salt.
• Make marble sized balls with greased hands. Keep moong balls aside.
• To prepare the masala, heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan.
• Add onions. Cook till golden brown.
• Add chopped tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Add ginger & green chillies.
• Add salt, garam masala and red chilli powder.  Add 2-3 tbsp of water. Cook for 1 minute. Keep aside till serving time.
• At the time of serving, heat the masala and add the balls. Mix well till the balls are heated through. Serve sprinkled with chopped coriander leaves.