Khichu (Aloo) - Fried Coarse Urad Dal Snack

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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