Parupppu Vadai/Chana Dhal Croquettes... its snack time

Paruppu Vadai is a perfect tea-time snack. The crunchy vada makes a yummy combination for a garam chai... Hot vadas, hot chai, today's paper, rainy climate, cosy couch !!! Awesome situation na. :)
We usually spice up the tea with some ginger whenever we have it with vadas... When not chai, it is generally coconut chutney that mom makes to have with masala vadas. This is my mom's recipe. However tried my vadas never turn as perfect as hers. Maybe that is what kai pakkuvam.

~*What U Need*~
Chana Dhal - 1 cup
Onion(medium) - 1 / Pearl onions - 10
Red chilli - 1
Green chilli - 2
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Hing powder - a pinch
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Salt - to taste
Oil

How I Made it:
Soak the chana dhal overnight. Chop the onions, green chillies and curry leaves finely. In a blender, add the chana dhal, red chilli and fennel seeds. Pulse it 2 - 3 times. You should have some whole chana dhal here and there.
Put this mixture in a bowl, add chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves, hing and salt and mix well. Pinch lemon sized balls and flatten in palm. Heat oil and deep fry till evenly brown.
Remove excess oil using tissue paper. Serve with coconut chutney.

So thats it Folks...
With Love,

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