To a mixing bowl add 1 cup urad dal.
Soak urad dal in enough water till immersing level for 3 hrs.
Rinse it well then drain water completely. Add it to a big mixer jar.
Add around 2 tablespoon water first. To avoid mixer getting hot add ice chill water.
Add water little by little and grind to a fluffy batter. Scrap the sides sprinkle water and grind to avoid mixer getting stuck.
The batter should be smooth and fluffy.
Also the batter should be thick so be very careful while adding water. If the batter is runny the bondas will drink more oil and will become soggy.
Transfer the batter to the mixing bowl - add 1 teaspoon whole pepper,3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds,1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped,2 green chillies finely chopped,10 curry leaves finely chopped,4 tablespoon coconut pieces finely chopped,salt to taste and 1/2 teaspoon hing
Mix it until well combined.
Dip fingers in water to avoid sticking.
Make a lemon sized ball.
Heat oil, drop a pinch of batter if it comes up immediately then oil is ready. Make small balls and carefully drop it in preheated oil. If the batter is perfect the bonda will start to turn over by itself.
Keep in medium flame and cook till both sides are golden.
Turn over and cook on both sides.
Deep fry until golden brown.
Remove the bondas and drain in tissue paper. Repeat to finish the batter.
Crispy bondas are ready!