Masal Vadai

Ingredient	Quantity
Yellow Split Peas/Chana dal	1/2 cup
Onion	1
Ginger	1/2"piece
Red Chilli	2
Aniseed	3/4 tsp
Poppy Seeds	1/4 tsp
Cinnamon	1 small piece
Cloves	2
Green Chilli(optional)	1
Coriander Leaves	2 tblsp
Salt	to taste
Oil	to deep fry

Cooking Steps

• Soak dal for an hour and grind slightly coarse with ginger,red chilli,aniseed,cinnamon,cloves and poppy seeds.
  

     
• Now add finely chopped onion,coriander leaves,salt and mix well.
     
  
  
• Make small balls and gently press between your palms and deep fry in hot oil till golden brown.
           
     

Little words

• Garlic can be added if desired and also fresh curry leaves.
• If using green chilli,add one red chilli.
• Reserve about a tablespoon of dal and mix it later.
• Let the flame be medium.