Parippu Vada

Ingredients (for 18 nos)

Gram Dal  - 250 grams
Shallots - 10, chopped
Ginger  - 1 big size finely chopped
Green Chilli  - 3-4 chopped
Curry leaves - 3 stems crushed
Turmeric Powder - 1 pinch
Salt - To taste
Oil - To deep fry



Method

Soak dal for 2 hours. Drain and dry it with a paper towel. In a grinder or food processor grind the dal without water to a texture that will allow you to make small balls.

Add chopped ginger, green chillies and shallots to the ground dal. Add chopped curry leaves, salt and a pinch of turmeric powder. Mix well.

Make small balls from the mixture. Flatten them a little in the palm of your hand. Deep fry in oil until brown. Serve with banana or chutney or ketchup.


Tips 

1. It is important to drain the dal completely. If the dal is wet, the vada will break. 
2. Reserve some of the soaked dal and add it to the mixture to give the vada a crunch.