Senagapappu vada (సెనగపప్పు వడ, செனகபப்பு வாடா, चना दल के वडे)

Senagapappu vada (సెనగపప్పు వడ, செனகபப்பு வாடா, चना दल के वडे) This is a traditional favorite made in many regions of India.They are also called as masala vada.

Regional Dish : Andhra Pradesh; Tamilnadu;  South India.

Cuisine Style : Andra Pradesh|Cooking Time  30 minutes| Take with any chutney or sauce or as such | Type  Snacks| Shelf Life 1day | Quantity: 4 Servings.

Appx.Nutritional values: calculated for 1 serving ( 2nos)

Calories (220 K cal), Carbohydrates (20 g), Protein (14 g), Fat (13 g).

Ingredients:

• Chana dal  2 cups
• Besan  2 to 3 tbs
• Onions (chopped) 1/2 cup
• Cilantro and curry leaves 1/2 cup
• Green chillis (chopped) 4
• Salt
• coriander powder 1tbs
• Cumin powder 1 tbs
• Dry red chiilis 3 to 4
• Oil for deep frying

Method:

1. Soak Chana dal for 5 to 6 hours.
2. Make a fine powder of cumin seeds, red chiilis, coriander seeds.
3. In a food processer grind chanadal to a course wet paste (do not add any water while grinding.
4. Mix chanadal paste, cumin  , corinader , red chili powder , chopped onions, cilantro,curry leaves , green chillis and besan.
5. Adjust salt.
6. Make patties of desired size , but usually they r made small
7. Heat oil and fry on a medium low flame until golden, drain on a paper towel.
8. Serve hot with ketchup.

Other variants/ Cuisine Style: 1. Masala Vada,