Masala Vada
Crispy, spiced lentil fritters that are a popular South Indian snack. These are crunchy on the outside, soft inside, and perfect with tea or as a starter.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak the 1 cup chana dal in water for 2 hours, then drain well.
Step 2
Grind the dal with 2 green chilies, 1 inch ginger, and 1 tsp salt into a coarse, thick paste without adding water.
Step 3
Mix in 1 finely chopped onion and 10 chopped curry leaves. The batter should be thick and hold together.
Step 4
Heat oil for deep frying over medium. Drop spoonfuls of batter, flatten slightly, and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 5
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Tools you’ll need
- Food processor or blender
- Deep frying pan
- Slotted spoon
- Mixing bowl
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