Daal Vada (Fried Lentils cutlet)

Daal Vada....for evening snacks try these Crispy fried lentils cutlets

Usually every special occasions like any vegeterian parties & Social gatherings specially weddings this  Daal Vada is served as a starter dish

Its a special South Indian snack without which any party is incomplete

Whenever I make these Its gone in no time, Everyone loves this crispy treat

Very easy to make, just needs a bit prep of Soaking the lentils 3-4 hrs advance

Daal vada Ingredients

Bengal gram dal(yellow flat lentil): 4 cups soaked
Ginger : 1 inch
Green chilies: 3-4
Onion: 2
Salt to taste
Greens like dill leaves & Fenugreek(optional)
Oil for deep frying

Method
Soak lentils( Daal) in water for 3-4 hrs

Drain it then add in blender along with ginger & 
green chilies

Don't add water grind coarsely

Remove in a mixing bowl

Add chopped onions, coriender

Optional for additional taste can add dill leaves & Methi leaves chopped

Mix add salt to taste & mix well

In a deep kadai heat oil to deep fry

Once its hot reduce heat to medium

Make medium size balls of the mix & flatten it with hands
It must be of tikki shapes but not very thick

Fry in oil, add 5-6 in a batch flip in between

Fry till changes colour to light brown, remove on absorbent

Note: Oil for deep frying must not too hot else inside will not be cooked

Remove the vadas once it starts to change colour

Don't brown it too much it may taste bitter