Snacks Recipes - Vadas

Ingredients

• 100g/4 oz split black beans

• 450ml/3/4 pt water

• 4 green chilies, chopped

• 5ml/1 tsp asafoetida

• salt

• 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• oil for deep- frying

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Method:

1. Soak the split beans in the water for 2 hours. Add the chilies, asafoetida and salt and grind to a smooth dough, adding a very little water. Mix in the coriander.

2. Take a ladleful of dough on the palm of your left hand and flatten it with your right hand.

3. Make a hole in the centre, slip the dough into hot oil and fry until browned and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with chutney.