CRISPY UZHUNNU VADA

CRISPY UZHUNNU VADA ☺😊
By : Deepa Sujesh
INGREDIENTS :-

Urud dal/Uzhunnu- 1cup
Ginger chopped-1" piece
Green chilies chopped-2 to 3 nos
Shallots/chumanulli chopped-6 to 8 nos
Grated carrot - 1 no(optional)
Corriander leaves chopped - few
Black pepper corns-8 to 10 nos
Curry leaves chopped - 1 sprig
Salt to taste
Oil -to deep fry
Water

METHOD :-

Wash and soak urud dal for 3 to 4 hours.
Drain this and grind it to a smooth paste adding a few tablespoons of water if required.
Add ginger,green chilies,shallots,pepper corns,grated carrot,chopped corriander leaves,curry leaves and salt to taste to the ground paste and mix well using a spatula.
Wet your palm with cold water and take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball.Slightly flatten it and make a hole in the center using your finger.Slip this into hot oil(over medium flame).cook until it turns golden brown.
Serve with coconut chutney