Uzhunnu Vada

Ingredients

1)uzhunnu(Black grams)-11/2
2)Shallots/Onion-3/4 cup
3)Green chillies-3
4)Ginger-1 piece
5)Salt-to taste
6)Curry Leaves- chopped
7)Pepper-11/2 tsp
8)Potato-1(Boiled and smashed)
9)Oil- as reqd

Preparation

Soak the dal for 3-4 hrs. Grind the dal without water till it become a thick paste. Mix the smashed potato,shallots,greenchillies,ginger,salt,curry leaves and pepper. Heat oil in a Wok in medium flame. Shape the dough to a Donut shape or ring shape with the help of your palm. Now slip the shaped dough into the heated oil. Fry it till it turns to golden brown colour and drain it to a drainer. This can be served with coconut chutney.