Masala Vada

Ingredients list for Masala Vada

• 1/2 cup Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal)
• 1/2 cup Split Bengal gram (chana dal)
• 1/2 cup Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal)
• 4 Dry red chilies
• 10-12 Curry leaves
• 1/2 inch piece Ginger
• to taste Salt
• 1 large Onion chopped
• 4 Green chilli chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• Oil deep fried

Method

1. Soak all the dals together for half an hour. Place in a colander to drain. Grind the soaked dals, red chillies, curry leaves, ginger, salt and a little water to a coarse batter.
2. Transfer the batter to a bowl; add the onion, green chillies, asafoetida and coriander leaves and mix well. Add salt to taste. Heat the oil in a kadai.
3. Shape the batter into one-and-a-half-inch round balls, press slightly to flatten and deep-fry over medium heat till golden brown and crisp.
4. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with chutney.

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