Soak the masoor daal for about an hour and strain the daal. Store the water for use. Grind the daal to form a smooth paste. Use the strained water if needed. Do not add a lot of water as it will be challenging to prepare the fritters.

Take the masoor dal paste, add salt, chopped chilies, 1 tsp of cumin powder and mix well to form an even mixture.

Take a pan and heat it. To the pan, add about 2 tablespoons of oil and let it heat.

Once all fritters are done, to the same oil add the bay leaves, whole cumin seeds and pinch of asafoetida.

Now, add the chopped papaya and stir for 2 minutes. Add the salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder and green chilies, and stir again for 1 minute.

Then add around 1 cup of water and let the papayas cook.

Once the papayas are done, now add the masoor daal fritters prepared.

Let it simmer for about 5 minutes such that the fritters absorb the spices and also the sabji should not be completely dry. Add more water if required and simmer till you achieve desired consistency.

Now, add ½ tablespoon of ghee and ½ tablespoon of sugar and turn off the flame.

Serve with steamed rice.