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South Indian Chana Dal Pakoda (Vada)
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Ingredient
2 cups
Chana Dal
1 Sprig
Curry Leaves (Chopped)
2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste
1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder
as per taste
Salt
As required
Oil
for
Ground Coarsely:
1 Inch
Cinnamon
1 tsp
Cumin Seeds
1 tsp
Fennel Seeds
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Wash the chana dal nicely till the water runs clear. Soak it in water for about 2-3 hours. Drain and set aside.
* Step 2
In a blender, add the dried red chillies, cinnamon, cumin seeds and fennel seeds and blend to a coarse powder and set aside.
* Step 3
Set aside 2 tablespoons of soaked chana dal. Add the remaining chana dal to a blender and pulse to a coarse mixture.
* Step 4
Add this mixture to a bowl. Add chopped green chillies and curry leaves. Add ginger garlic paste.
* Step 5
Add the ground masala powder and the 2 tablespoons soaked chana dal that was set aside.
* Step 6
Add the chopped onions, turmeric powder and salt.
* Step 7
Mix together all the ingredients. The mixture should hold shape.
* Step 8
Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium flame. Make balls and flatten them on a foil.
* Step 9
Slide each vada gently into the hot oil. Do not touch till they leave the bottom and rise up. Fry few at a time. Deep fry until golden and crisp on both sides.
* Step 10
Remove on to a kitchen paper to absorb the extra oil.
* Step 11
Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.
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