- Soak the chana dal in hot water for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes drain the water out. In a mixing bowl, add the ragi flour, rice flour, crushed peanuts, salt, red chilli powder, asafoetida, soaked chana dal, sesame seeds, hot oil and mix well. Add little warm water at a time and knead to make a firm dough. Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Heat a pan with oil for deep frying. Grease your fingers and palms with oil. Place the dough on a greased surface and flatten the dough with your fingers and shaping it in the form of a disc. Gradually slide into the preheated oil and deep fry on medium heat until crisp and you notice light brown spots. Once done, drain the excess oil. And serve.