Ingredients

• 1 cup Chana dal or split Bengal gram lentils soaked for at least 2 hours
• 1 dried red chilli
• 10 to 12 curry leaves (1 sprig)
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 pinch asafoetida (optional)
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste
• 1 green chilli finely chopped (skip to make it mildly spicy)
• Sunflower oil to deep fry

Tools

• MultiPro Go Super Compact Food Processor

Method

1. Wash and soak the chana dal for at least 2 hours
   Drain the water using a strainer, and let it sit in the stainer for a couple of minutes, so any excess water drains off.
2. Set aside about 2 tablespoons of the soaked dal aside, and add the rest to your Kenwood Multipro Go food processor and blend until coarse mixture, for about 2 to 3 mins, do not add any water.
3. Transfer the mixture into a large bowl, add the 2 tbsp chana dal, add the ginger and garlic paste, chopped coriander, chopped curry leaves, chopped onion, asafoetida and salt, mix
   well to combine.
4. Heat the oil in a large wok to deep fry the vadas
5. Grease your palms with a little oil and form patties with the mixture, deep fry for a golden brown colour, and turn in between.
6. Serve with ketchup or coriander and mint chutney with a warm cup of herbal tea.
7. Enjoy!