MINI DAL PATTIES

U need:
Raw rice: 1cup
toover dal(red gram): 1/2 cup               Mustard seed: 1 tsp
channa dal: 2 tablsp                               urad dal: 1/2 tsp
red chillies: 2
black pepper: 1 tsp
salt to taste
hing powder: 1/2 tsp
oil to shallow fry
water as needed
curry leaves:2 tsp
grated coconut: 2 tablsp

Method:
1.In a kadai lightly roast the rice and the dals along with pepper and red chillies. Dry grind to a fine powder.Set aside in a bowl.
2.Heat 3 tablsp oil. When hot add mustard seeds,hing and urad dal. Now add 2 and 1/4 cups water,salt and grated coconut.Once the water starts simmering add the curry leaves and the powdered rice dal mix.Continue stirring well ensuring there are no lumps formed.Cook till the water is absorbed and a dough like consistency is formed.Cool
3.Heat a tava. Take medium size ball and on a greased plastic sheet pat the ball into medium sized patties.Grease the tava with oil.Add the patties(5 to 6 ) and shallow fry on both sides till cooked and golden brown.About 15 mins on medium heat.The inside of the patties should be cooked well.
4.Serve hot with coconut mint chutney.

Coconut mint chutney:
Grind together 1/4 cup coconut,2 tablsp roasted channa dal,2 green chillies, 2 tsp mint leaves,2 tsp coriander leaves,salt and a small piece ginger to a smooth paste.Transfer to a bowl,add 2 tsps curd and beat well. Serve with dal pattis.

Super to tatse this south indian style dal pattis are yummy to eat...
Bon Appetite!!!!!!!!!!!