Dal Vada / Masala Vada / Paruppu Vadai

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Dal Vada / Masala Vada / Paruppu Vadai

Ingredients:

1 Cup Chana Dal (Bengal Gram)

1 Onion Medium (Finely Chopped)

1 Green Chilli, (Finely Chopped)

½ Inch Ginger (Finely Chopped)

4-5 Curry Leaves, finely chopped

½ tsp Fennel Seeds

¼ tsp Carom Seeds

2-3 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Finely Chopped)

Salt to taste

Oil for Frying

Method:

In a large bowl soak 1 cup Chana dal for 2 hours. Drain off the water and rest for 20 minutes or until the dal drains of water completely. Transfer the soaked & drained Chana dal into mixer. blend to a coarse paste without adding any water. Now transfer the Chana dal paste to a large mixing bowl. Now add finely chopped Onion, Chopped Green Chillies, Chopped Ginger, Chopped Curry Leaves, Chopped Coriander, Fennel seeds, Carom seeds and Salt as per Taste. Mix well and keep aside. Grease your hand with oil and prepare small balls and flatten them with your palm to make vada. Now Deep fry the vadas in hot oil. Fry until the dal vadas turns golden and crisp. Serve hot with Garlic Chutney.