Mixed Dal Vada

To make 22-25 small sized vada

Ingredients

Chana Dal - 1/2 cup

Moong Dal - 1/3 cup

Urad Dal - 1/3 cup

Rice flour - 1/4 cup

Green chilies - 2

Cloves of garlic - 4

Onion (small sized) - 1 (finely chopped)

Some cilantro - finely chopped

Curry leaves - 6-7

Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp

Paprika - 1/2 tsp (optional)

Carom seeds - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil - for frying

Procedure

• Wash dal 2-3 times and soak them in a enough water for about 4-5 hours. Drain out the water. Add in green chilies and garlic. Grind them coarsely. Add little water if required.

• Take out this paste in a mixing bowl. Add red chili powder, paprika, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, chopped cilantro, curry leaves, rice flour and salt to taste. Mix this really well. Meanwhile, heat oil for frying. Take a spoonful mixture on palm and flatten it little bit. Drop the vada carefully in a hot oil. Deep fry on medium heat till it gets nice brown color. Serve hot with tomato ketchup or any chutney.