Bean sprouts lentil vadai (masala vadai)

Ingredients

• Bean sprouts - 1 cup
• Channa dal -1/2 cup
• Fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Onion - 1 no (Finely chopped)
• Curry leaves - 1 tablespoon(chopped)
• Corriander leaves - 1 tablespoon
• Mint leaves - 1 teaspoon(chopped)
• Green chillies - 3 to 4 nos (as per ur spice)
• Red chilly powder - 1/2 teaspoon(optional)
• Grated ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

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Preparation

• Boil the bean sprouts and drain the water.
• Soak the channa dal for two hours and drain them.
• Retain a teaspoon of drained channa dal and grind the remaining channa dal and boiled bean sprouts coarsely (without adding water).
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Take a small ball of mixture and slightly flatten them between your palms and deep fry them in the oil till golden brown in either sides.
• Serve with chutney or tomato ketchup.