Paruppu Vadai/Masala Vadai

You need

Channa dal - 1 cup

Toor dal - 1/4 cup

Red chilly - 2

Asafoetida - 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander leaves (chopped)

Onions - 1/2 (finely chopped)

Green chillies (optional)

Curry leaves (optional)
Turmeric powder - a pinch

Salt

Oil

Method

• Soak the dals in water for about 1 hour.
• Blend together the dals and red chilly to a coarse paste. Make sure you see some of the dal.
• Do not use water while grinding
• To this mixture add the asafoetida, coriander leaves, curry leaves, onions, green chillies, salt and mix well.
• Make disc shaped patties of this mix and place them in a plate.
• Heat oil in a pan to deep fry the Vadais.
• When the oil is hot enough drop the patties one by one.
• Fry both sides until golden brown.
• Remove onto paper towel.
• Serve hot with mint chutney