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Parippu Vada (Lentil Fritters)



Ingredients

  • Chana dal (split bengal gram/kadala parippu) – 2 C
  • Onion – 1, finely chopped
  • Green chilli – 3, finely chopped
  • Ginger – 2 t, finely chopped
  • Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
  • Kayam (asafetida) – 1/8 t
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil for deep frying




Method
  • Wash and soak chana dal in water for 2 hours. 
  • Drain the water completely and make sure that the dal is dry.
  • Coarse grind the drained dal (do not add water) for a few seconds. Make sure not to grind it to a smooth paste. 
  • Add rest of the ingredients except oil to the ground mix and gently mix together. 
  • Make small balls with the ground mix.
  • Heat oil for deep frying pan on high flame. 
  • While the pan gets hot, flatten the balls in your palm.
  • When oil is really hot, reduce the flame to low-medium and add the vada/fritter. 
  • Fry till the vadas (fritters) become golden brown or if you like it extra crispy, fry till you get a darker shade. 
  • Drain excess oil on a tissue paper. 
  • Serve hot
Notes: Its always better to flatten the fritters just before you fry it. This will help it from getting broken.

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  1. Ganga SreekanthDecember 23, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    look crispy and delicious. . reminds me of the days my mom makes for the evening snack.

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    1. Gopika RamDecember 23, 2012 at 7:33 AM

      thank you so much for the lovely comment Ganga :)

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  2. Priya SureshDecember 23, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Never get bored of this crispy vadas..

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  3. Prathima RaoDecember 23, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Crispy & so very mouthwatering.. :)
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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    1. Gopika RamDecember 23, 2012 at 8:40 PM

      Aww.. thank u so much for your sweet comments Prathima :)

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