Putnala Vadalu/ Roasted Bengal Gram Vada

Putnala Vada is a quick evening snack that is easy to make and are very tasty.

This is again one of those recipes that is liked by all ages.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 3-4 minutes per batch 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Putnalu/Roasted Bengal gram/dalia: 2 cups

Onion: 1 medium chopped 

Green/red chilies: 5 chopped 

Ginger: 1" piece 

Cilantro/coriander leaves: 1/4 chopped 

Coconut grated : 1/2 cup 

Poppy seeds : 1 tablespoon

Rice flour : 2 tablespoons 

Red chili powder: 1/2 teaspoon 

Salt to taste 

Method:

Dry roast putnalu for 2 minutes, cool them off and grind them into a coarse powder.

Soak poppy seeds in 3 tablespoons of water and make a paste.

Add all ingredients together and make a thick dough. It should take about 3/4 to - 1 cup of water.

Heat oil for deep frying, take a small lemon size ball and flatten into a Vada shape and gently drop into oil. Do not over crowd the pan.

Fry the vadas until they turn golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain onto a paper towel.

Serve hot with hot sauce or ketchup.