Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Boil the soaked chana dal until soft and all the water is absorbed, then drain and mash coarsely.
Knead the mashed dal with grated paneer, onion, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, gram flour, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt into a stiff dough.
Divide the mixture and shape into small round flat kebabs.
Shallow-fry the kebabs in ghee over medium heat until crisp and golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot with mint chutney and sliced onion.