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One of the oldest continuously eaten foods in the Kathmandu valley.
Black lentil savoury pancakes — fermented urad dal batter fried into thick rounds. The Newar festival pancake eaten at Indra Jatra throughout the year.
Prep
8 hrs
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
465 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gblack urad dal, soaked overnight
1onion, finely diced
2 clovesgarlic, grated
1 pieceginger, grated
1 tspcumin
saltto season
oilfor frying
spiced mince or eggoptional topping
Method
1
Grind soaked dal to a thick, smooth paste. Mix with onion, garlic, ginger, cumin and salt.
2
Rest 2 hours to ferment slightly. Fry spoonfuls in oil, pressing into thick rounds.
3
Serve with spiced mince or egg on top.
Chef's Tip
Grind the dal as smooth as possible — a coarse texture prevents the pancakes from holding together.
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