Masala Vada

Ingredients
•Chana dal …………………………3 cups
•Cumin Seeds ……………………..2 tsp
•Salt ………………………………… to taste
•Ginger …………………………….. small piece
•Green Chilies……………………..4, 5
•Cilantro…………………………….few twigs
• Mint leaves …………….. ………few twigs
•Soda Bicarb ………………………a pinch
•Oil………………………………….. For deep frying

Preparation
Soak Chana dal in water for 4 hrs. Drain and keep aside. Grind cumin seeds, salt, soaked Channa dal and ginger coarsely without adding water. To this coarse mixture, green chilies, cilantro, mint leaves, soda bicarb and mix all together. Now heat oil in a deep frying pan. Take small amount of the mixture and pat it lightly on your palm and slide into hot oil and deep fry until golden brown.

By Vaidehi