Masala vada
Ingredients:
1. 1-2 cups (200gms) channa daal
2. 3 piece cinnamon stick
4. Curry leaves
5. 1 number gr chilli
6.1 tsp jeera/cumin
7.Oil to fry
8.1 small onion finely chopped
9.4 number red chilli whole
10.Salt to taste
Method:
1. soak channa dal 2-3 hrs
2. Blend cinnamom, red chilli and cumin along with channa dal and coarsly blend
3. Add rest of the ingredients ,add besan/chickpea flour if the mixture is not bonding
3. make into flat dumplings and deep fry in medium heat till golden color and crispy
4.Serve hot
Note: do not add water while grinding.Food processor works best to get a coarse texture.
