Rice flour chana dal pitha

Ingredients

• 2 cup Rice flour
• 1 cup Warm water
• Salt – to taste
• 1 cup Chana dal
• 1 pinch Cumin seeds
• 2 Chopped green chilli
• 1 tbsp Chopped coriander leaves
• 1 inch stick Ginger

Steps

1. Soak the chana dal for 4 -5 hours. Drain, add the ginger and green chilli, then grind; there is no need to add water.
2. Once a smooth paste has formed, mix in the finely chopped coriander leaves, cumin seeds and salt. The stuffing is ready.
3. Mix salt into the rice flour and use warm water to make a smooth dough. Portion the dough into 12 equal-sized balls.
4. On your palm, use your fingers to expand the pieces to 2-3 inches in diameter. Put 1 – 2 tbsp dal filling on each, wrap the dough up and close on all sides.
5. Steam the filled pieces for 10 to 15 mins. Enjoy them with coriander chutney.