Masala Vada

Ingredients

Channa Dal – 1 cup

Onion – ½ cup, finely chopped                                                 

Ginger – 2 tsp, finely chopped

Green Chilly – 3, finely chopped

Pepper – 2 tsp, crushed

Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp

Asafoetida / Hing – a pinch

Rice Flour – 1 tsp

Curry Leaves – handful, finely chopped

Cilantro – handful, finely chopped

Salt – to taste

Oil – for frying

Preparation

Soak dal in water for at least an hour. Drain well and grind coarsely. Add rest of the ingredients in batter and combine well. Mean while heat oil in a frying pan. Make lemon-size ball, flatten, and slide slowly to the hot oil. Fry till both sides get crispy golden brown.