மசாலா வடை / Masala Vadai

Now its winter season here and weekends are special.We would like to gather with friends and munch something crispy
Here is the Masala Vadai recipe which I made with twice this month during a gathering

Ingredients

• Channa Dhal - 2 cups
• Sombu / Fennel Seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 5 nos (optional)
• Ginger - small piece
• Onion - 2 (medium size)
• Coriander and Curry leaves - little
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Oil - deep fry

Method

Step 1 - Soaking

• Soak channa dhal / kadalai parupu for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours
• Drain the excess water and keep it aside

Step 2 - Batter

• Take a mixer jar.Put ginger, garlic (if using) and fennel seeds in it.Run the mixer once
• Add soaked and drained dhal to it
• Grind it coarsely using the water from soaked dhal

Step 3 - Mixing

• Heat oil in a deep frying kadai
• Meanwhile chop onion, curry leaves and coriander leaves to it
• Add to it the batter and mix well
• Put salt and mix well

Step 4 - Masala Vadai

• Divide the batter into small sized balls and keep it on a plate
• Wet your palms and fingers
• Flatten the balls into a small thin discs
• Drop it into oil carefully
• Fry well on both the sides

Serve hot with a chutney along with a cup of chai / coffee