Masala Vada (South Indian Chana Dal Vada) Masala Vadai

Name: Masala Vada (South Indian Chana Dal Vada) Masala Vadai
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Chana Dal (Bengal Gram); 1 Large Onion (Chopped); 4 Long Green Chillies (Finely Chopped); 1 tbsp Mint Leaves (Chopped); as needed Curry Leaves (Chopped); 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds Powder; Pinch Cinnamon Powder; 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder; to taste Salt; as needed Oil (For Frying)

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

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A popular lentil snack from South Indian Cuisine. This is my Mom-in-law's recipe. Thanks to her because whenever I make it in this style, my daughter loves it.

#streetfoodofindia
#5pm
#deepfried
#risenshine
#masterchef
#momlove
#chefbypassion

A popular lentil snack from South Indian Cuisine. This is my Mom-in-law's recipe. Thanks to her because whenever I make it in this style, my daughter loves it.

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

#streetfoodofindia
#5pm
#deepfried
#risenshine
#masterchef
#momlove
#chefbypassion

A popular lentil snack from South Indian Cuisine. This is my Mom-in-law's recipe. Thanks to her because whenever I make it in this style, my daughter loves it.

#streetfoodofindia
#5pm
#deepfried
#risenshine
#masterchef
#momlove
#chefbypassion

A popular lentil snack from South Indian Cuisine. This is my Mom-in-law's recipe. Thanks to her because whenever I make it in this style, my daughter loves it.

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Ingredients

1 cupChana Dal (Bengal Gram)
1Large Onion (Chopped)
4Long Green Chillies (Finely Chopped)
1 tbspMint Leaves (Chopped)
as neededCurry Leaves (Chopped)
1 tbspGinger Garlic Paste
1/2 tspRed Chilli Powder
1/4 tspTurmeric Powder
1/2 tspFennel Seeds Powder
PinchCinnamon Powder
1/2 tspCumin Powder
to tasteSalt
as neededOil (For Frying)

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Steps

1

Soak the chana dal for 2 hours.
2

Drain and grind coarsely. There should be some whole chana dals.
3

Add all the remaining ingredients except oil. Mix well to combine.
4

Heat oil in a deep pan. Form a small ball on your palm and flatten it with your hands and gently slip it into the oil.
5

Deep fry on both sides until golden brown. Do the same with the remaining mixture.
6

Remove it on kitchen towel to absorb the extra oil.
7

Serve hot Masala Vadai with green chutney and a cup of Masala Tea.