Ingredients:

Masoor dhal- 1 cup

Carrots- 2

Green chillies- 3

Tomatoes- 4

Onions- 4

Ginger- a small piece

Garlic- 6 flakes

Mint leaves- 1 small piece

Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder- 2 tsps

Whipped curd- 1 1/2 tbl.sps

Garam masala powder- 1 tsp

Salt- as required

Oil- to deep fry

Ghee- 2 tbl.sps

Masoor- Use whole masoor with skin which in slightly red brown in colour.

Preparation Method:

1. Soak dhal overnight.

2. Strain, grind coarsely without adding water.

3. Chop one onion, and chillies finely.

4. Grate carrots and finely chop the mint leaves.

5. Add all these to the ground dhal with salt, make round balls and deep fry.

For gravy:

1. Grind rest of the onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, turmeric, chilli powder and coriander powder.

2. Heat ghee, oil in a frying pan, add ground masala and fry till oil separates from it.

3. Add enough water and slat. Allow it to boil for 10 minutes.

4. Add the koftas and chopped mint before removing from fire.

5. Sprinkle garam masala and serve hot.