Snacks Recipes - Semolina Vadas

Ingredients

• 100g/4 oz grated (shredded) coconut

• 4 green chilies, finely chopped

• 1cm/1/2 in ginger root, grated

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp sugar

• 5ml/1 tsp cumin seeds

• 200g/7 oz semolina

• 15ml/1 tbsp natural (plain) yoghurt

• 120ml/4 fl oz water

• oil for frying

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Method:

1. Mix together all the ingredients, adding just enough water to make a batter of thick dropping consistency. Heat a heavy-based pan and smear with a little oil.

2. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and spread as thinly as possible. Make a hole in the centre and pour in a teaspoon of oil.

3. Cook until golden brown on the underside then turn over and fry until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with chutney.