Masala Vada

Directions

1. Wash and soak chana dal for 2 to 3 hours . Drain the water completely and keep aside. .Then grind chana dal to a coarse mixture make sure it should not be thick.
2. Grind together garlic, red chillies, ginger and fennel seeds in blender to form a paste. Set aside.
3. Add onions, Rava , coriander leaves, salt, garlic- fennel paste and mix well.
4. Do not add water, it will look crumbly but will get together easily. Make equal lemon sized small balls out of the mixture, and pat them on your palm to form a circle to medium thickness.
5. Heat oil in a Kadai/Wok and deep fry them till golden brown, turning over both sides. Drain on a paper towel.
6. Serve hot with tea and ketchup.