Vadas – Crispy Lentil Dumplings

Ingredients

• adas
• 1 cup Urad Dhal (Vigna mungo, black gram, urad bean, minapa pappu, mungo bean or black matpe)
• ¼ cup Wwater
• ¾ tsp black Salt
• ¼ tsp fresh cracked Pepper
• ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds
• ¼ tsp Chaat Masala
• ¼ tsp Red Chilli powder
• Pinch Asafoetida or Hing
• 1 tbsp. finely diced fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp minced green chilli
• 1 tbsp of chopped Coriander
• Optional ½ tsp of Baking powder
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. The first step is to soak the Urad dhal in water for about 8 hours
2. Wash the dhal and grind to a paste with the help of a little water, leave this for 6 – 8 hours to ferment in the fridge
3. Add all the ingredients and mix well
4. Using an ice cream scoop drop the batter into the hot oil and allow to turn a nice golden brown while the inside cooks till it’s nice and spongy
5. Drain them on some kitchen towels to absorb the excess oil