1. Heat oil in a wok, add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add onion, chilli, ginger, garlic and chana dal and fry for a few minutes.

2. Add coriander and mango powders and chat masala. Add tapioca, remove from heat and mash together well.

3. Flatten a lemon-sized ball of the mixture. Put mava filling in centre. Fold and flatten.

4. Heat oil in a pan, fry patties in batches until brown and crispy. Garnish with onion rings and serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Recipe courtesy: Country Club Hotel, Dubai

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