Odisha Biri Bara Urad Fritter Odia Breakfast Street Snack

Ingredients

• 1 cup split white urad dal — soaked 4 hours and drained
• 2 green chillies — roughly chopped
• 1 tsp ginger — roughly chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• Salt to taste
• Water — very minimal 2 to 3 tbsp only
• Oil for deep frying

Method

1. Drain soaked urad dal completely. Grind with green chillies, ginger and 2 to 3 tbsp water to a coarse thick batter — not smooth.
2. The batter should hold its shape when scooped.
3. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida and salt. Mix well.
4. Heat oil for deep frying on medium.
5. Dip a spoon in water to prevent sticking.
6. Scoop a heaped tbsp of batter and slide carefully into the oil.
7. Fry in batches on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes turning regularly until deep golden and crispy all over.
8. The thick urad batter needs longer than besan to cook through.
9. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with green chutney or alongside dahi bara aloo dum.