Parippu Vada

Ingredients:

1. Chana dal – 250 gms
2. Green chilly – 10
3. Shallots – 12
4. Ginger – 2 pieces
5. Curry leaves
6. Salt
7. Oil

Preparation:

1. Soak dal for 2-3 hrs. You can use toor dal instead of chana dal.
2. Grind it into a coarse paste. Don’t add water while grinding. The mixture should be thick.
3. Add chopped ginger, green chilly, shallots, curry leaves, salt  to it and mix well.
4. Wet your palms and make small balls with  the mix and flatten into round patties.
5. Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry vadas till golden brown in color.
6. Serve with hot tea and ketchup.