CHANADAL WADA

Ingredients
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) 3 cups
Onions 2 medium
Green chillies 6
Ginger 1 inch piece
Garlic 4 cloves
Curry leaves 12-14
Salt to taste
Oil to deep fry
Method
1.Soak the dal for one-two hours and then grind to a coarse paste by adding very
little water.
2.Peel, wash and finely chop the onions. Wash and finely chop the green chillies. Wash
and tear roughly the curry leaves. Peel and finely chop ginger and garlic.
3.Add the chopped onions, chopped green chillies, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and salt to the ground chana dal.
4.Divide this mixture into equal portions. Using wet hands roll each portion into a ball and flatten them slightly.
5.Heat oil in a deep pan and deep fry these vadas till golden brown in color. Drain
and serve hot with chutney or sauce.
This is a maharashtrian speciality.