Idiyappam Urad Dal Pakora

1/4 cup split urad dal (black gram) soaked for an hour

1 cup leftover idiyappam

1/ 4 tsp. salt or to taste

1/4 tsp. turmeric powder

1/2 tsp. red chili flakes

1 tsp. ginger, grated

1 small onion, finely chopped

2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed

1/2 tsp. garam masala powder

1/4 tsp. asafoetida

1/8th tsp. baking soda

2 cups oil to deep fry