Masala Dal Vada/Lentil Fritters

• Produce

  • 1 Pinch Asafoetida
  • 4 Chillies, dried red
  • 3/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 Onion

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt as required

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Oil

• Other

  • 2 cups Chana dal

Found on cookilicious.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups chana dal
• 4-5 dried red chillies
• Salt as required
• Pinch of asafoetida
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Oil for frying

Directions

• Soak chana dal for 2-3 hours at-least. Strain and grind to a coarse paste along with dried red chillies, salt and asafoetida. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add onions and cilantro. Mix it all together. Shape them into small balls and flatten them a bit. Heat oil for frying and fry the balls till they turn golden brown. Strain them out in paper towels and serve them hot with green chutney or ketchup.