Crispy Dal Vada

Dal vada mainly refers to lentil fritters seasoned with onions and spices usually eaten as a snack or an appetizer. They are crispy on the outside and soft inside. 

Ingredients :- 

• 1 cup chana dal
• 1 tbsp urad dal
• 1 tbsp moong dal
• 2 onions (finely chopped)
• few coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 4-5 curry leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 pinch baking soda
• salt to taste 
• oil for frying 

Method :-

• Soak the chana dal, urad dal and moong dal for 4-5 hours.  
• Drain water thoroughly from the dal and grind it coarsely.
• Mix in baking soda, salt, onions, coriander leaves, curry leaves and green chillies.
• Heat oil in a wok.
• Make small round balls and flatten them a little.
• Fry on medium flame till golden brown.
• Serve with chutney of your choice.

 Notes:-

• You may also use tuar dal instead of chana dal.
• Do not add water while grinding the dals.
• You may also add red chilly pdr if you like it a bit spicy.

Happy Cooking!!