Wash and soak dal in about 3 cups of water for about 2-3 hours.

drain all the water from soaked dal......grind urad dal......then mix all ingredients (mention above)

Heat the oil in a frying pan in medium flame. wet your palms and take a lemon size batter.

make hole in the center and slide it into the hot oil.

the vada should float on top of oil.

Make sure your oil is not too hot. otherwise the vadas would not cook evenly.

fry on both sides till it becomes golden brown in colour.

serve masala vada with chutney or sambar it's ur choice.