Dal Vada

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Dal Vada is nothing but a crisy Lentil fritter. Its spicy flavour makes it a perfect snack on a rainy day. This is generally eaten as it is or sometimes served with Green Chutney and Sweet Chutney.
Makes:	10-15 Vadas
Preparation Time:	2 hrs
Cooking Time:	15 mins
Ingredients:	Chana Dal/Bengal Gram - 3 Cups
	Pinch of Turmeric Powder
	Salt
	Onions finely chopped - 2
	Oil for frying
	Green Chillies finely chopped - 2
	Few Curry Leaves chopped
	A handful of Coriander Leaves/Cilantro finely chopped
	Ginger grated - 1 tsp
	A pinch of Asafoetida
Method:	• Soak the Chana Dal in Water for about an hour and half or upto 2 hours. • Then grind together the Dal and Salt coarsely without adding any Water. • To this add Onions, Green Chillies, Ginger, Turmeric powder, Asafoetida, Curry Leaves, Coriander Leaves and mix them together. • Roll this into a ball and slightly flatten it on your palm. • Meanwhile heat Oil in a pan and drop these Vadas in the Oil and deep fry them till golden brown on both sides. Take care to fry on medium heat. • Serve them hot with Chutneys!