Parupu Vadai/Masal Vadai

INGREDIENTS
	Channa dal (Split chick-pea lentils) - 1 cup Onion- 1 Ginger 1 inch piece Fennel seeds(sombu) - 1 tbsp Red chillies-2 Green chillies-2 Curry leaves - 1 sprigSalt -1tbs Oil
	METHOD: Soak the dal in water for about 4 hours. After 4 hours drain the water. Add the 3/4 quantity of dal, fennel seeds, ginger, salt, red chilli in to a Mixer/Blender and crush it into a thick paste without adding water. Add the finely chopped onion, green chilli and the remaing 1/4 quantity of dal in to the mixed bater and mix well. Take a lemon size mixture, flatten in the palm of your hand and deep fry in oil untill the vadai turn to golden brown. Drain out the excess oil and the vadais are ready to serve.