Step 1
Wash and soak urad dal and moong dal for 4–5 hours.
Step 2
Drain well and grind into a smooth, thick batter.
Step 3
Add salt, ginger paste and cumin seeds. Whisk the batter well until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Grease a cupcake/muffin mould and fill each cavity with the batter.
Step 5
Bake or air-fry until the bhallas are cooked through and lightly golden. You can also deep-fry them traditionally.
Step 6
Soak the cooked bhallas in lukewarm water for 10–15 minutes. Gently squeeze out the excess water.
Step 7
Arrange the bhallas in cupcake liners or a serving tray.
Step 8
Pour chilled whisked curd over them.
Step 9
Drizzle with sweet tamarind chutney and green chutney.
Step 10
Sprinkle roasted cumin powder and red chilli powder.
Step 11
Garnish with sev, pomegranate seeds and fresh coriander.