Bharats in Yogurt Sauce

1 ½ cups green split peas (soaked in water overnight)

2 cups yogurt

½ cup sour cream

½ cup water

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

pinch of hing

pinch of cayenne

½ teaspoon turmeric

ghee for deep frying

Drain beans and grind in blender or food processor, adding a few tablespoons of water. Add spices and mix.

Heat ghee in wok until very hot. Mold ground bean mixture into 3-inch patties. Gently place patties in hot ghee and cook until dark golden brown (about 10 minutes). Do not stir bharats immediately. Let them first cook for 2 minutes, or until firm, before stirring. Drain and set in casserole dish.

Preheat oven to 375°.

In bowl combine yogurt sour cream, and water. Pour mixture over bharats. Cover and bake in oven for 8 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Serves 4.