Masala Vadai (Parippu Vada)

Masala vadai is a very famous snack that can be found in all South Indian and Sri Lankan tea shops. This is a very easy vadai compared to Ulundhu vadai. Even beginners will be able to make this perfectly.

Ingredients

Yellow split peas: 1 cup
Salt: 1 tsp
Red or green chillies: 2 or 3
Ginger finely chopped: 1 tsp
Onions chopped finely:1/4 cup (small onions tastes better)
Curry leaves: a sprig
Coriander leaves: a sprig (optional)
Asafoetida : a pinch

Procedure:

Step1:
Soak the dhal in enough water for atleast 2 hours

Step2:
Grind it coarsely along with red or green chillies and asafoetida with very little water.

Step3:
Add salt and mix well. Add chopped curry leaves, chopped ginger, chopped Onion and coriander leaves as well.

Step4:
Heat the oil in a pan.Make a lemon sized ball out of the batter and slightly press it to a round shape.

Step5:
Fry 3 or 4 at a time in oil in medium flame until golden brown.