MASALA VADA (LENTIL FRITTERS)

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This is a popular vegan south Indian snack. Serve hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Indian Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups chana dal lentils
1 small onion, minced
3 peppers green chile peppers, minced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
1 bunch fresh dill, minced
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons hot chile oil
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils and soak in cold water for 3 hours.
  • Place 2 tablespoons drained lentils in a bowl with onion, chile peppers, cilantro, dill, and cumin seeds. Coarsely grind the remaining lentils in a food processor, then add to the bowl. Add chile oil and mix to combine.
  • Moisten your palms and shape mixture into masala vada (mini donuts with a hole in the middle).
  • Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Lower masala vada carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 6.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

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