Onion Masala Vada Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 cup chana dal - gram dal

* 1 cup finely chopped onion

* 1 tea spoon crushed garlic

* 5 to 6 green chillies finely chopped

* 1/2 tea spoon crushed ginger

* 1 table spoon mint leaves freshly chopped

* 2 to 3 table spoon chopped coriander leaves

* 1 pinch asafoetida

* Oil for frying

* Salt to taste

Preparation

* Wash and soak chana dal for 1 hour in lukewarm water.

* Crush it coarsely with little water and add spices to it.

* Now add ginger, garlic paste and mint and coriander leaves.

* Mix well and beat for 2 to 3 minutes.

* Heat oil in a pan and drop a spoon full mixture to it. Fry till light brown at medium flame.

* When ready drain over absorbent kitchen tissue.

* You can fry 8 to 10 vadas at a time. Repeat the same for remaining.

* Serve hot and yummy Onion Masala Wada with tomato ketch up and green chutney.