Masala Dal Vada

Dal Vada

Ingredients:


Chana Dal:1 Cup
Cinnamon sticks:2
Curry Leaf:5-6
Cumin seeds:1 tsp
Asofetedia :a pinch
Green Chilles:3-4
Salt:to taste
Coriander leaves:3/4 cup (finely chopped)
Onion:1 (Medium finely chopped)
Besan: 2 tbsp
Oil:for deep frying


Method:

• Soak chana Dal for atlest 4-5 hors. In my case as i have to go to office i soak chana dal while going to office in the morning. It was almost 10 hours for me. But 5 hours is the maximum time you can soak chana dal.
• Remove the chana dal from water and keep aside for 10 minutes.
• Coarsely Grind Cinnamon sticks,Green chilly, Cumin seeds,curry leaves and chana Dala into a grinder. 

Note 1: Do not add water while grinding. The mixture should be dry
Note 2: Do not grind the chana dal to make it a smooth paste,Some amount of chana dal should be visible,

• Take the mixture into a bowl and give it a mix. Now add Coriander Leaves,Salt,Red chilly Powder,chopped onions, Besan and mix well.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
• Take small dumplings out of the dal mixture and flatten them in between your palms

• Drop the vada into the hot oil and deep fry on a medium heat till the vada becomes  golden color and crispy.
• Take out in a kitchen towel and serve hot with chutney of your choice.