Masala Vada

This Masala Vada is a deep fried South Indian patty prepared using bengal gram, dill leaves, onions and various other spices. This vada is crispy on the outside, soft inside and a perfect snack or appetizer.

Ingredients:

Bengal Gram – 2 cups, soak in water for 2hrs
Dill Leaves – 3/4 cup, chopped
Curry Leaves – 8
Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsps
Onion – 1 large sized, chopped
Garlic Flakes – 5, optional
Green Chillies – 5
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

Method:

1. Blend bengal gram, green chillies, curry leaves, coriander leaves, garlic into a smooth paste without adding water.
2. To this paste add dill leaves, salt, onion and mix well.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan.
4. Take a small lump of this paste, place it on your palm and flatten it with other palm and immerse it in oil for frying.
5. Fry until both sides turn brown.
6. Serve hot with tomato sauce.