firstly, in a large bowl soak urad dal for 2 hours.

further drain off the water completely and transfer to the blender.

blend the urad dal to thick and fluffy paste adding water as required.

transfer the batter to a large mixing bowl.

further add rice flour, ginger, chili, curry leaves, coriander leaves, pepper and salt.

mix well making sure everything is combined well.

dip your finger in water and scoop out the batter. wet hands prevents batter from sticking to hands. alternatively use spoon.

slowly push the batter from thumb to drop the batter into hot oil.

immediately as the batter falls into oil, the batter turns to get round shape. if not, the oil is not hot.

stir occasionally, fry the mysore bondas on medium flame.

fry till they mysore bonda turns golden brown.

immediately, drain off the bondas onto kitchen towel to remove excess oil.

finally, serve hot mysore bonda with chutney and tea as a evening snacks.