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Black Lentil Patties – Maas Daal Ko Bara (Nepal)

Here's how you make Black Lentil Patties – Maas Daal Ko Bara (Nepal)
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 6-8h
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 pound lentils (black lentils, Maas Dal, 3 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root, chopped (finely chopped, fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (you can replace this with cumin seed if you like)
  • 3 to 4 green chilies (finely chopped)
  • Cilantro, chopped (1/2 bunch)
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • Asafedita, 1 pinch (if you don't have this, skip it. But if yes, great. It is very strong, so make sure it's just a pinch)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons oil (to a cup of oil)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Soak the black lentils (maas ko daal) in water overnight.

  • Step 2: It is preferred to use already shelled black lentils (available in Indian store as Urad Daal). If you don’t find one, remove the black shell by pressing and rubbing the soaked daal until the black coating is removed. Grind shelled daal into a smooth thick batter with minimum water.

  • Step 3: Add all the other ingredients (except the oil) and mix evenly to create a batter.

  • Step 4: Heat a thick-bottomed griddle or non stick pan. Add 1 tablespoon of of oil. Pour 1 large spoon full batter into the skillet and gently spread out the batter to make a circle. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Once the edges become golden, drizzle a little oil on the top and flip the bara (patty) to evenly cook on the other side.

  • Step 5: Cook on medium heat until both sides are golden brown. Bara is ready to be served.

  • Step 6: Makes 25 baras.

  • Step 7: *NOTE: It is suggested that if you are a meat lover, you can add ground meat minced chicken of your choice into the batter. Maas Bara (मास दालको बारा) is well served with Marinated Potato and suggested to also serve it with a fried egg over the top. Adding the egg as a garnish makes it a Anda Bara/Woh*

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