VEGETABLE VADAI

What can be a more inviting snack than a plate full of crispy,hot vegetable vadais ?

Ingerdients

• Urad Dhal -1 cup
• Channa Dhal -1/2 cup
• Chopped carrots- 1 tablespoon
• Chopped onions -2 tablespoons
• Chopped cabbage -1 tablespoon
• Coriander leaves - 1 tablespoon
• Curry leaves - Few
• Coconut bits -1 tablespoon
• Chopped green chillies-6-8
• Asafoetida powder -2 -3 pinches
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Method

• Soak the dhals for 2 -3 hours.Drain .Clean .
• Grind to a slightly coarse paste with enough water.
• Add the other ingredients except oil.
• Mix well.
• Pat into round discs on your oiled palm or an oiled banana leaf.
• Make a hole in the center with your finger.This enables even cooking.
• Slip it into hot oil and fry till golden brown on both sides.
• Remove from oil and drain.
• Make vadais with all the batter.
• Serve hot with coconut or coriander chutney.