Name: Masala Vada (Lentil Fritters)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: Chana dal lentils - 1 ¼ cups; Onion, minced - 1 small; Green chile peppers, minced - 3; Fresh cilantro, minced - 1 bunch; Fresh dill, minced - 1 bunch; Cumin seeds - ½ teaspoon; Hot chile oil - 2 tablespoons; Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - 1 cup

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Masala Vada (Lentil Fritters)

1. Chana dal lentils - 1 ¼ cups

2. Onion, minced - 1 small

3. Green chile peppers, minced - 3

4. Fresh cilantro, minced - 1 bunch

5. Fresh dill, minced - 1 bunch

6. Cumin seeds - ½ teaspoon

7. Hot chile oil - 2 tablespoons

8. Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Masala Vada (Lentil Fritters)

1. Stage

Rinse lentils and soak in cold water for 3 hours.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

Moisten your palms and shape mixture into masala vada (mini donuts with a hole in the middle).

4. Stage

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.