barats in yogurt

Also called "peef" (when made with split peas) as a beef substitute or found in other dishes such as with tomatoe sauce, barats are easy to make. My favorite variation is to use whole mung beans:

INGREDIENTS:
1 c whole mung beans or split peas
1 t ground cumin
1 t ground coriander
1/2 t ground black pepper
1/4 t hing (asafoetida)
1/2 t turmeric
1 t salt

PREPARATION:
1. Soak the beans overnight. Drain.
2. Grind the soaked beans in a food grinder or blender with a little water.
3. Add all the spices and mix well.
4. Scoop up with fingers or a tablespoon small batches of ground beans

and deep fry until brown and firm.

5. Soak in yogurt until softened. Offer to Krishna.

VARIATIONS: try split peas instead of mung