Dal Vada

Ingredients:
1 cup- Chana dal, soaked in water for about 3 to 4 hours
1- Onion, chopped finely

2- Green chilies
1/2 tsp. Red chili powder

1 tsp. Ginger, chopped
a pinch of hing
4- Curry leaves, chopped finely
1/2 tbsp. Grated coconut

1 tbsp. Rice flour
Pinch of Baking powder
salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

Method:

1. Pulse the green chilies in a blender until they are coarsely ground.

2. Drain out the water completely from the soaked dal and pulse a couple of more times.

3. The dal should only be coarsely ground and it should not become a paste.

4. Mix all the ingredients together, except the oil.

5. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.

6. Meanwhile, take small dumplings out of the dal mixture and flatten them in between your palms.

7. Drop the vada into the hot oil and deep fry until it done. Once done, remove from oil and drain into paper towels.

8. Serve hot with coconut chutney or ketchup and enjoy!