Dry roast semolina for 1-2 minutes

In a bowl, take semolina, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 cup curd

Mix well, keep it aside for 15 minutes

Add salt, onion, green chillies, peppercorn, ginger

Mix well. if dough feels too dry, add little bit water, dont add too much else vadas will not shape

Wet your palms, take lemon sized ball, flatten it

With index finger, make hole at centre

Drop vadas in hot oil, fry on medium flame until golden brown

Allow excess oil to be absorbed by absorbent towel

Serve hot with sambar/ chutney