1. Peel and finely chop the onion; Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan; Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
3. Add the chopped onions and fry until they turn lightly brown; saute regularly.
4. Add haldi, chili powder, Jeera powder, salt, sugar and mix well; cook for a minute.
5. Add besan to it and roast until you smell the fresh aroma of roasted besan (about 1 min).
6. Add water little by little until the mixture forms a single dumpling.
7. Saute continuously to make sure no lumps are formed.
8. Cook covered for about a minute or two, saute regularly.
9. Remove from stove; add grated coconut, chopped cilantro, lime juice and mix well.
10. Serve hot with rotis/chapatis and relish!

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