Ingredients used in Masala Vada:
- Chana dal (soaked) - 200 grams.
- Oil - to fry.
- Salt - to taste.
- Dry red chilies - 4 numbers.
- Cumin seeds / jeera - 1 teaspoons.
- Cinnamon sticks (2 inch) - 5 piece.
- Curry leaves (chopped) - 4 leaf.
- Green chilies (chopped) - 1 numbers.
- Onions (finely chopped) - 1 small.
- Besan flour - 1/2 cup.
- Coriander leaves (chopped) - 1 bunch.
Method:
- Soak chana dal for about 4-5 hours and strain the water. Keep aside.
- In a blender(or mixer), add cinnamon stick ,red chilies, cumin seeds along with soaked chana dal and coarsely blend.
- Then transfer this mixture to a bowl, season it with chopped coriander leaves, curry leaves, green chilies, onion and mix well.
- To it, even add besan flour if the mixture is not bonding and pinch of salt, make into flat dumplings and deep fry in medium heat till golden color and crispy.
