Masala Vada

Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

• KadaleBele/Channa Dal - 1 cup
• Onion - 2 medium size
• Green Chilies - 5-6
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1sp
• Cilantro - 1/2 Cup
• Mint Leaves - 1/2 Cup
• Salt - As per taste
• Oil - 2 Cups (For Deep fry)
• Cooking Soda - 2 pinch

Method:

• Soak Channa Dal in water for about 30-40 mins. Drain excess water and grind the dal using mixer to a coarse texture.No need to add water and care should be taken to see that its not grind to a smooth paste. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
• Finely chop Onions, Green Chilies, Cilantro and Mint leaves. You can replace Cilantro and Mint combination with a bunch of Dill Leaves/Sabsige Soppu too.
• To a bowl containing Dal, add finely chopped Onions, Green Chilies, Cilantro and Mint leaves or Dill Leaves. roughly crushed Ginger, Garlic, Salt to taste and pinch of Baking Soda. Mix well using Spatula. Roll out ping pong ball size mixture and make them round patties. Deep fry and serve hot along with Green Chutney. Hot Vada is a treat during rainy day.