Thenu’s Kitchen

Makes about 10 small vadas

• Soak 0.5 cup of Channa Dhal for about 5 hours
• Drain the dhal completely
• In a mixie, put 1tsp of cumin seeds, 1 small red chilly, soaked dhal
• Coarse grind the mix without adding any water
• In a bowl add a quarter of a medium size onion, 1 small green chilly (chopped), few cilantro leaves, few curry leaves, salt per taste
• Toss the dhal and mix well
• Make small balls and flatten them in the vada shape
• Deep fry in hot oil for about 7 mins or until the vadas turn golden brown
• Tips: You have to coarse grind the dhal so that few dhals remain whole.
• Serve as is or with some chutney and chai