Khichu (Aloo) / Crispy Spiced Urad Dal Fry

Khichu (Aloo)

Soaked urad dal is coarsely ground with ginger, then tempered with spices and fried until crisp.

Ingredients

• urad dal (soak 8–10 hours)
• ginger paste
• oil (some; for frying/tempering)
• jeera (cumin)
• hing (asafoetida)
• haldi (turmeric)
• salt
• red chilli powder

Instructions

1. Soak urad dal for 8–10 hours.
2. Discard the remaining water.
3. Grind the dal coarsely and add ginger paste.
4. Heat oil and add cumin and hing.
5. Add turmeric, salt, and red chilli powder.
6. Add the ground dal mixture and fry until crisp.