Parripu vada / Dal Vada / Lentil or Dal fritters is a nadan / traditional evening snack food in Kerala. It is prepared by Toor dal. Parippu vada along with black tea is the combination and its the official food of a Kerala communist.
INGREDIENTS:
Channa dal/Vada parippu - 1 cup
Shallots - 10 to 12
Red chili - 3
Green chili - 2
Ginger - a piece
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
METHOD:
1. Soak channa dal/ vada parippu for 2 hours. Coarsely grind the drained dal and keep aside.
2. Crush shallots, red chilies, green chilies, ginger, fennel seeds, curry leaves in a mixer.
3. Add this mix to the grinded dal with salt and asafoetida.
4. Meanwhile, heat enough oil in a deep bottom pan in a medium-low flame.
5. Wet your palms and take a small amount of the dal mixture and make a ball. Place in the center of the palm and flatten to a round shape. Then slightly press it with your palm and make patties and drop into the hot oil.
6. Cook until the vada gets dark golden brown and crisp on the outside.
Serve hot with tea and Enjoy!!!!!!!!
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