Masal Vadai

Masal Vadai

Ingredients:-

Chana Dal 3//4th Cup.
Toor Dal 1/4th Cup.
Rice 2 Tbsp.
Dried red Chillies 2
Ginger 1-2 inch piece.
Mint Leaves 10-12 Leaves
Cumin Seeds 1 Tsp.
Fennel Seeds 1 Tsp.
Cinnamon Stick 2 (1 inch stick.)
Cardamom 2 Pods.
Salt To Taste
Curry Leaves 2 springs (Roughly chopped)
Coriander 2 Springs (Roughly chopped)
Turmeric ½ Tsp.
Garlic 1 Clove
Onion 1 ( medium sized, chopped)
Oil To Fry

Instructions:-

1. To a bowl add Chana dal, Toor dal and rice. Rinse them couple of times and soak in warm water for an hour.
2. To a mixer jar add dry red chillies, half portion of the soaked dal, ginger, garlic, mint leaves, cumin, fennel, cinnamon and cardamom. Grind it to a coarse paste.
3. Add rest of the dal, salt to taste and pulse it couple of times. The batter should be coarse and not too smooth.
4. Transfer it to a mixing bowl and add curry leaves, coriander, turmeric and chopped onions and mix well.
5. Shape them in to patties and deep fry them in hot oil till Golden brown in both the sides.
6. Serve hot with coconut chutney or just plain as Tea/coffee time snack or as a starter.