Dark clouds, light showers, gentle breeze; spent the most magical weekend lounging in front of the TV with hot spicy food and Ginger Chai.
Our garden now wears a fresh green coat. Flowers bloom and my herb garden is alive again! The Monsoon has brought fresh new life to the surroundings.
This Minty Dal Vadais a rainy day ‘comfort food for the soul’!Mint, Coriander, green chillies, and ginger together lend a delectable flavor to these crunchy Chana Dal (Bengal gram) fritters. The hot spicy Vadas are a perfect tea time snack accompanied by a cup of fresh ginger tea or are great party starters.
Here’s the recipe:(recipe source- my Mother-in-Law)
Minty Dal Vada recipe
3 cups Chana dal soaked in water for 2-3 hrs
- 1 cup coconut grated fresh
- 1 bunch mint leaves cleaned, washed and chopped
- sprigs coriander , Few
- 1 ginger u201d piece chopped,
- 8 - 10 green chillies chopped (or as spicy as you like)
- 2 onions small finely chopped
- to taste Salt
- Oil for deep frying
- Drain the water from the Dal. Spread on a kitchen towel to soak up the moisture.
- Coarsely grind the Chana dal with the salt, coconut, mint, coriander, green chillies and ginger. (Do not grind to a fine paste)
- Just before frying add the chopped onions and mix well.
- Shape lemon sized balls of this mixture to small patties like fritters.
- Deep fry on medium heat till golden brown.
- Serve hot immediately.No accompaniments necessary!
Note:As a variation you can substitute the Mint with other herbs like dill.
That is one good crispy refreshing vada dear.