Cholar Daaler Boda is a Bengali dish containing dal fritters that are a crunchy, savoury and crispy delight. An easy to make dish, the Cholar Daaler Boda is both packed with protein and flavor. Bora or fritters are made with a mix of red lentils and yellow split peas. They are traditionally deep fried. Lentils are a must for everyday meals, and there are ample interesting ways to make them. One of our favourite way to consume lentils is by making the humble yet much loved Cholar Daaler Boda. These lentil fritters go best with a plate of cooked dal and rice. These crisply fried fritters add the extra crunch to your meal. Reap the nutritious benefit of both red and yellow lentils that can be used to make these fritters. Let's make Cholar Daaler Boda with Home Chef Ayandrali Dutta, today:
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Ingredients:
Cholar dal soaked for a couple of hours - 1/2 cup
Ginger - 1 small knob (about 1/2 inch)
Green chilles - 3
Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
Salt or to taste - 1 teaspoon
Onion chopped - 1 medium sized
Oil for frying
Method:
Place the soaked lentils, ginger, green chilies, turmeric and salt with 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl, and blend to a paste.
Mix in the onions. Place about 1/2 cup oil in a small wok and heat until smoking.
Drop the batter in small spoonful's and fry on medium low heat until golden brown.
Fry for 3-4 mins and serve hot.
