PARIPPU VADA | LENTIL FRITTERS

PARIPPU VADA | LENTIL FRITTERS | പരിപ്പു വട 

INGREDIENTS : 

1. Thuvara Parippu / Toor Dal /Split pegion pea- 2 cups
2. Shallots-sliced- 1 Cup
3. Ginger-finely chopped- 3 tbsp
4. Green chilies-chopped- 2 to 3 tbsp( or to taste)
5. Curry leaves-chopped- 2 to 3 sprigs
6. Dry Red chilies-chopped- 2 nos
7. Salt- to taste
8. Oil- for deep frying

INSTRUCTIONS : 

• Wash and soak split pegion peas/thuvara parippu in water for about 2 hours.
• Drain well (you will find it difficult to shape the vadas , if there is excess water)
• Grind it to form a coarse paste.
• Transfer this to a mixing bowl.Add shallots,ginger,green chilies,curry leaves,dry red chilies and salt to taste.Mix well.
• Make small balls from this and shape it into patties.Gently flatten the edges ,if desired.
• Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the patties until it turns golden brown, oven a medium heat.

NOTES : 

• You can add a pinch of asafoetida to the mixture ,if desired.

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