¾cupchana dal (split chickpeas or split polished baby Garbanzo Beans). It is soaked for 2-3 hours and drained
3green chilies
1tablespoonchopped cilantro
10curry leaves
¾teaspoonsalt
½inchginger
1pinchasafetida
1¼ or cupsenough oil to fry
Instructions
Put all the ingredients, except the oil, into a mixer and coarse grind it (takes only 3-4 pulses).
Once the mixture is coarse, remove into a bowl and mix it, to make sure everything is evenly mixed.
Keep the oil in a pan, on medium heat, to get ready for frying. To check whether the oil is ready, put a small piece of the mixture into the oil, and if it comes up to the top, then the oil is ready.
Take the mixture and make small balls, and flatten with your hand.
Place these in the oil, and leave it for around three minutes.
Flip the ambodes over.
Once the ambodes reach a golden brown color, remove, and place it on a paper towel to allow the excess oil to soak up.
Notes
Ambode can be served plain or with chutney, or even ketchup. Enjoy!