Masala Vada/ Parippu Vada/ Dal Vada (Lentil Fritters)
Masala Vada is a popular South Indian snack which has gained popularity in other parts of the country as well. Ideally the vadas are made with ginger in it, but I have used garlic as I love the garlic taste. You may choose either to suit your taste. I have mentioned the quantity to be used.
Masala Vada/ Parippu Vada/ Dal Vada (Lentil Fritters)
Masala Vada/ Parippu Vada/ Dal Vada (Lentil Fritters)
Masala Vada is a popular South Indian snack which has gained popularity in other parts of the country as well. Ideally the vadas are made with ginger in it, but I have used garlic as I love the garlic taste. You may choose either to suit your taste. I have mentioned the quantity to be used. Masala
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bengal gram lentils (Chana dal)
- 3 - 4 cloves Garlic (or Ginger 1/4" piece)
- 6 Shallots
- 1 - 2 Green chilli
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves Chopped
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- Wash and soak the lentils in water for at least 2 hours.
- Take a handful of the soaked lentils and keep aside.
- Grind the remaining lentils along with rest of the ingredients(except coriander leaves), without water, to a slightly coarse mixture.
- Add the coriander leaves and the lentils (which has been kept aside) and mix well.
- Adjust the seasoning.
- Take small portions of the mixture and form a ball.
- Flatten it on your palm (1/2" thick) to discs.
- Heat oil for deep frying.
- When the oil is hot, deep fry the vadas on medium heat till brown on one side.
- Flip and cook the other side till it turns brown.
- Drain and place on absorbant paper.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or have it plain.
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