Curd Vadai (Yogurt Fritters)

Steps

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1. 1
   Pour fresh milk into a bowl.
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2. 2
   Add salt, grated ginger, and minced garlic; mix well.
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3. 3
   Heat oil in a separate pan; add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and red chili; sauté until fragrant.
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4. 4
   Add urad dal flour to the milk mixture, add a pinch of salt, and mix thoroughly. The flour should be pure urad dal with no other ingredients.
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5. 5
   Fold the seasoned spice mixture into the batter and blend well. Adjust the seasoning to taste if desired.
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6. 6
   Wet your fingers, take a portion of batter, and shape it into a donut with a hole in the middle.
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7. 7
   Heat oil to the proper temperature and maintain it on medium heat.
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8. 8
   Place the donut into hot oil and fry on both sides until golden brown and cooked through.
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   If the batter is too thin or thick, adjust the consistency by adding a small amount of rice flour or water as needed.
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10. 10
    Fry until both sides are golden and crispy, drain the excess oil, and serve.
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