- Take the lentils, rice and add to a mixing bowl, soak in water atleast for 3 hours. Rinse well, drain and add to mixer jar.Sprinkle little water and grind to a slightly coarse mixture. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl, add coconut bits,curry leaves,salt and hing.Mix well.Heat oil in a kadai. Take a portion and place in oil and fry. Flip over and cook until golden brown and crisp.Drain and serve hot with coconut chutney.