Chana Dal Vada

Crispy and spicy fritters made with chana dal (split chickpeas)

20m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup chana dal (split chickpeas), soaked for 4-5 hours

1-2 green chillies, chopped

1 inch ginger, grated

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

Salt to taste

Oil for frying

Instructions

Step 1

Drain the soaked chana dal and grind it in a mixer to a coarse paste.

Step 2

Transfer to a bowl and add chopped green chillies, grated ginger, cumin seeds, coriander powder, and salt to taste. Mix well.

Step 3

Heat oil for frying in a deep pan.

Step 4

Take small portions of the chana dal mixture and shape them into small flat round vadas.

Step 5

Deep fry the vadas in hot oil till golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel.

Step 6

Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.