Masala Vada (Traditional Andhra Style Fried Fritters)
Description
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :3 Hr 0 Min
Cook Time : 20 Min
Total Time : 3 Hr 20 Min
Ingredients
Serves : 4
1 cups chana dal (bengal gram), soaked for 3-4 hours
2 nos dry red chilies
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1 nos onion, finely chopped
1-2 nos green chilies, chopped
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 cups coriander leaves, chopped
1 sprig sprig chopped curry leaves
1 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
2 cups oil
Directions
Leave aside 2 tbsp. of the soaked dal and grind the remaining dal along with red chilies and asafoetida.
Mix along with all the ingredients, including the 2 tbsp. of soaked dal, except oil. Take a handful of the mix and shape into a flat patty. Keep aside. Make similar patties with the remaining batter and set aside.
Heat oil and deep fry them few at a time till golden in colour. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve hot with some chutney or sauce.