Ambode/ masala vadai/ deep fried dal patties:

             

               Ambode/masala vada is a popular South Indian snacks which can be relished either with the tea/coffee or can be eaten accompanying a meal. This spicy deep fried dal patties are equally liked by all  age groups...so lets know its recipe;

Ingredients:

• Kadale bele/ channa dal/ Bengal gram dal - 1 cup
• Curry leaves - 2-3 strands
• Coriander/ cilantro - 1-2 tbsp., washed and finely chopped
• Dill leaves - 1/2 cup, washed and chopped (optional)
• Green chilies - 4-5
• Onion - 1 small, roughly chopped
• Ginger - A small piece or 1/2 tsp paste
• Rice flour - 1-2 tbsp (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Asafetida/ hing - A generous pinch
• Oil - for deep frying

Method:

• Soak the dal for 3-4 hours
• Grind soaked dal, green chilies and ginger coarsely using minimum amount of water
• To the ground mixture add chopped dill leaves, curry leaves, onion, salt, rice flour and mix thoroughly. Add small amount of water if required.
• Apply oil on to the palms and make patties out of the mixture
• Deep fry the patties in oil at medium to high flame until both the sides turn golden brown
• enjoy with mint or coconut chutney