Masala Vadai (Crispy Lentil Dumplings)

This has always been one of my favorite snacks. It brings back the memories of being a kid, a kid who couldn't care less about calories, or fat content...

Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I do. 

Ingredients:
2 cups bengal gram/chana daal
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 finely chopped green chilis
1tbsp of chopped ginger
curry leaves
salt
oil for frying

Preparation
Soak chana daal in warm water for half an hour. 

Grind it without adding water - you want a fairly coarse grind, not a smooth paste. Add the rest of the ingredients into the daal & mix thoroughly.

Note: You can grind the curry leaves and ginger into the daal as well, however the green chili & the onion must be finely chopped and added to the mixture, it adds to the flavor of the dumpling.

Form into patties - about 3" diameter, and deep fry them in oil. Serve hot with coconut chutney, or your favorite condiment.