Ingredients
Bengal gram lentils (Chana dal)- 1 cup
Garlic- 3-4 cloves or Ginger- 1/4″ piece
Shallots- 6
Green chilli- 1-2
Chopped coriander leaves- 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Method
Wash and soak the lentils in water for at least 2 hours. Take a handful of the soaked lentils and keep aside . Grind the remaining lentils along with rest of the ingredients(except coriander leaves), without water, to a slightly coarse mixture. Add the coriander leaves and the lentils (which has been kept aside) and mix well. Adjust the seasoning. Take small portions of the mixture and form a ball. Flatten it on your palm (1/2″ thick) to discs.
Heat oil for deep frying. When the oil is hot, deep fry the vadas on medium heat till brown on one side. Flip and cook the other side till it turns brown. Drain and place on absorbant paper. Serve hot with coconut chutney or have it plain.
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