Masala Vada

Wash and soak chana dal for 4 - 5 hours.

Add 1 - 2 tbsp water and grind coarsely.

Take a bowl add chana dal paste,onion,coconut,green chilly,garam masala powder,salt and coriander leaves and mix well.

Take one tsp oil in a pan.

Add black mustard seeds,cumin seeds and asafoetida to crackle.

Add curry leaves and switch off the gas and mix in the chana dal paste.

Shape each ball to vada.

Dip fry in hot oil and drain in paper napkin.

Serve hot with tea.