Parippu Vada | Dal Vada | Masala Vada

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 2 cup Red gram (Thuvaraparippu)
• 1 cup Masoor dal
• 2 Stems Curry leaves
• Onion, to taste
• Ginger, to taste
• Green chillies, to taste
• Asafoetida powder, as needed
• Red pepper powder, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Oil — for frying

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the delicious snack, wash and soak dal separately for four hours.

2. Step 2

   Drain the dals in a colandar for 1 hour. There should be hardly any water left on the dal. If the dal is too wet, the vada will break apart.

3. Step 3

   Pat the dal dry with a paper towel.

4. Step 4

   With a food processor, the grinding will be easy. Grind the dals separately and make a paste.

5. Step 5

   In the last portion of your grinding (if you have a food processor), add the onions, ginger and curry leaves, so they get minced further.

6. Step 6

   Stir everything together thoroughly the whole mixture.

7. Step 7

   Add asoefetida powder, salt and powdered red pepper for taste.

8. Step 8

   Shape into patties and fry in hot oil till the snack become golden brown.

9. Step 9

   The Tea time snack is ready.

10. Step 10

    Serve the dish with coconut chutney.