First pick and then rinse the lentils for 3-4 times in water and soak the lentils in enough water overnight or for 4-5 hours.

Drain and add the lentils in a wet grinder.

Also add chopped green chilies, chopped ginger,salt, cumin seeds and asafoetida and add water in intervals and grind to a smooth batter.

This makes the batter more light and fluffy. stir and keep aside.

Frying vada:- heat a kadai or pan with oil for deep frying.

When the oil becomes medium hot, add spoonfuls of the batter in the oil.

When you see the vadas becoming pale golden from the base and sides, you can turn them. fry the vadas till they become golden and crisp.

Drain on paper towels

Making dahi vada:- In another bowl take water. and add the vadas to the water.soak them for 18-20 minutes.

Take each vada and flatten and press between your palms to remove excess water and place these vadas in the serving bowl.

Whisk yogurt till smooth and pour the yogurt over the vadas.

Sprinkle the red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala and black salt.

Garnish dahi vada with chopped coriander leaves.