Aama Vadai

Though the name of this vadai raises many people's eyebrows and make them ask whether it is anyway related to tortoise no it is not. Either this or plain Ulundu vadai is prepared as Neivedhyam for almost all special pooja days.



Ingredients:

Bengal Gram Dal - 2 cups

Thuvar Dal - 2 cups

Salt to taste

Red chillies - 6 to 8

Curry Leaves - 1/2 cup

Asafodeita - 1/2 inch piece or powdered asafodeita 2 spoons



Method:

Wash and soak the Bengal gram and Thuvar Dal together for almost 1 hour. Grind it along with the other ingredients to a coarse consistency. Mix all the ingredients.



Heat oil in a pan. Make balls of the dough. Flatten the dough and put it in oil and fry till it becomes golden brown. Remove from oil and drain it.