Soak 1 cup of Chickpeas (Chana Dal) for two hrs.
After 2hrs, strain the Chana Dal completely from Water with the help of Sieve (chalni) and keep ¼ cup of Chana Dal aside.
In a mixer grinder take the remaining soaked Chana Dal; add 2 to 3 small green Chillies, 1 tsp of chopped Ginger, 2 small dry Red Chillies, few Curry Leaves and grind into coarse paste.
In a mixing bowl, take the grinded Chana Dal paste, add ½ cup of chopped Onions, ¼ cup of Chana Dal, ¼ cup of chopped Coriander Leaves, ½ tsp of Cumin Seeds (Jeera), ¼ tsp of Asafetida (Hing), ½ tsp of Salt, ¼ tsp of Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 2 tsp of Rice Flour and mix well.
Then grease your hands with few drops of Oil and start making the small round ball sized and slightly flatten the Vada.
Similar way, make all the Vadas and keep aside.
Heat the Oil to deep-fry the Vadas.
Put the Vadas into heating Oil and fry on medium flame until golden brown.
Serve hot Masala Vada with hot Masala Chai.
