Masala Paruppu Vadai

Main Ingredients	Split Bengal Gram, Split Pigeon Pea
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Snacks and Starters
Prep Time	3.30-4 hour
Cook time	16-20 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients list for Masala Paruppu Vadai

• 3 cups Split Bengal Gram
• 1 cup Split Pigeon Pea
• 1 cup Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal)
• 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 6 Green chillies roughly chopped
• 4 Whole dry red chillies
• 3 medium Onions finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder
• to deep fry Oil

Method

1. Soak dals for three to four hours. Drain. Add asafoetida, green chillies and red chillies to the soaked dals and grind to a coarse paste. Mix in onions, ginger paste, coriander leaves, salt and baking powder. Mix well.
2. Do not add any water to the batter. Take a spoonful of batter on clean polythene sheet and pat into vadai. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry the vadais on medium heat till golden and crisp. Remove and place onto an absorbent paper and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories	4080
Carbohydrates	630.3
Protein	221.6
Fat	75.2
Other Fiber	Iron- 46.9mg