Masala Vada / Dal Vada

• 1 cup chana dal
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
• 1 – 2 garlic cloves (optional)
• 2 – 3 green chillies
• 1 red chilli
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp mint leaves (optional)
• Few curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Method

Step 1

Soak chana dal in water for 3 – 4 hrs.

Step 2

Drain the water and keep aside 1 – 2 tbsp of chana dal. Grind the remaining chana dal with green chilli, red chilli and fennel seeds.

Step 3

Grind it to form neither too smooth nor too coarse paste.

Step 4

Transfer the ground chana dal into a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients along with the chana dal that was set aside. Add enough salt to taste. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep bottom pan for frying. Make small portions of the mixture. Shape it into a ball and flatten it. Keep applying a little water to your palm while doing so.

Step 6

Gently put the vadas into the oil and deep fry on both the sides. Fry it until it turns golden brown. Transfer these vadas onto a tissue paper to absorb excess of oil.

Step 7

Crispy masala vadas are ready. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.

Nutritional Information

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