Masal Vadai

Ingredients:
Bengal gram - 1 cup;
Finely chopped onions - 1/4 cup;
Ginger(grated) - 1 tsp;
Green Chillies - 5 or 6;
Garlic - 6 pods(crushed);
Aniseed - 1 tsp;
Finely chopped coriander and pudina - 2 tbsp;
Salt to taste;
Refined oil - to deep fry.

Preparation:

• Soak the dhal with enough water for atleast 2 hours.
• Drain the water and grind the dhal, green chillies and the aniseed coarsely in a mixer.
• Add the onion, ginger, crushed garlic, finely chopped coriander and mint leaves with enough salt and mix well.
• Make small balls out of the mixture and press them with your fingers.
• Deep fry them. The masal vadai is ready.

• Serve them with sauce or corainder chutney.