Masal Vada

Ingredients

1 cup gram dhal
1 red chillie
1 green chillie
Few curry leaves
1 Onion ( finely chopped)
¼ tsp saunf (fennel)
Small piece of ginge(optional)
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste

Method

Soak gram dhal for 2 hours, drain water completely.
Grind gram dhal coarsly, with chillies, ginger and curry leaves.
Dont add too much of water while grinding,
just sprinkle one spoon if necessary.
Add salt, sounf, onions and curry leaves mix well.
Make equal sized balls of the above dough.

Heat oil in a pan, Shape each ball to flat patties.(vada shape)
Deep fry in medium heat till golden color and crispy.
Ready to serve hot Masal vada.