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Golden bites of goodness!
Packed with protein and spices, these Masala Vadas are not just tasty—they’re filling and healthy. Perfect with a hot cup of chai. 🥰

Give it a try and let me know what you think. Come on ya!

Masala Vada Recipe

Ingredients:

To soak and grind:
• 1 glass chana dal
• 2 tbsp toor dal
• 3 dry red chillies
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
• ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 2 green chillies
• A small piece of ginger
• A handful of fresh coriander leaves

To mix later:
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 stems curry leaves, chopped
• 1 stem fresh mint (pudina), chopped
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• Red chilli flakes, as needed
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, for deep frying

Instructions:
1. Rinse and soak the chana dal and toor dal together in water for about 2 hours. Drain the water completely.
2. In a grinder, coarsely grind the soaked dals along with dry red chillies, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, onion, green chillies, ginger, and coriander leaves. Do not add water while grinding.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add finely chopped onion, curry leaves, mint, green chillies, red chilli flakes, and salt. Mix well.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
5. Take small portions of the mixture, flatten them slightly into vada shapes, and deep fry on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
6. Drain on a paper towel and serve hot with coconut chutney or tea.