Ingredients

• 2 cups dal (dried split peas)

• 2 red or green jalapeños, seeds and stems removed, minced

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions

• ½ teaspoon powdered cumin

• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Wash the dal in a colander, then place it in a bowl and cover with three times as much volume of water. Allow to soak for at least 4 hours and preferably overnight. Drain the dal and place half of it in a blend and process to a fine consistency. Remove from the blender with a spatula and place in a bowl. Place the remaining dal in a blender and process to a medium consistency. Remove to the same bowl. Add the remaining ingredients except the oil and mix well

Form the mixture into balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter.

Heat the oil in a pan until hot and deep fry the balls until they are golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels to drain. Serve them hot