Easy to make dish but yet tough to get the right crisp and flavor. A dish that is spoken by many, so enjoyable over tea or an anytime snack.
Another favorite bite with drinks or an excuse to snack on something over drinks. Let’s add a game of Thunee…for those who know an Indian traditional card game that always ends with noise and laughter basically any time is VEDA time… :)
Ingredients:
Coarse grind the Chana dal
1 stem curry leave very finely chopped
Green leaves and other ingredients as detailed in the relevant step below
Grind these ingredients together: Jeera 1 x tsp, Dry Chilies x 3, Green chilies x 2
Masala x ½ tsp
Method:
Making the Veda batter - 1 x cup Chana dhal - ½ x cup Pea dhal - 1 x Onion, finely chopped - 1 x tbsp. Fresh Dhania aka coriander chopped - ¾ x tsp Small Jeera - ½ x tsp Baking Powder
¾ x tsp Salt (to taste) Soak the two dhal elements together in hot water overnight
Drain excess water and remember to not pat dry
Grind the dhal till slightly course and set aside
Add all the ingredients for the Veda batter and 3 tsp of the Veda spices
Mix everything together until combined
Break off a small piece and roll into a ball
Flatten slightly in the palm of your hand
Deep fry in hot oil on a medium heat until golden brown
Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel
*Let sit to cool prior to serving
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