Kalmi Vadas

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Chana dal
• 1/4 cup Split moong dal
• 9-10 Green chilies (as per taste)
• 2 tablespoon Corriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Ginger paste
• 1 cup Boiled & Mashed Potato
• 2 teaspoon Crushed Black pepper
• Salt as per taste
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafetida (hing)
• Oil for deep fry

Direction:

1. Wash and soak chana dal, moong dal for atleast 4-5 hour.
2. After that blend dal with green chili and ginger paste with use of 3 tablespoon water.
3. After blending, mix all the ingredients except oil.
4. Divide the dough in 8-9 equal parts and make them in pattie shape.
5. Heat oil on medium flame and fry the kalmi vada for 4-5 minute or until golden brown.
6. Take out form oil and let be cool down at room temperature.
7. After that slice the vada and then divide each slice in 2 parts
8. Again fry them on medium heat till they are golden brown,crunchy and crispy.
9. Serve hot with cilantro chutney.

Note: Kalmi vadas are double fried.