Chattambade/Vada

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                Yield : Count of 10      
Preparation Time : 15 mins          Soaking Time : 5 hrs       Frying Time : 10 mins each batch


Ingredients:
1 cup chanadal/split chickpeas
3 green chilies
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp asafoetida
2 tsp crushed coriander seeds
salt
7 curry leaves
oil for deep frying

Method :
1. Soak split chickpeas in water for 5 hours.
2. Sieve water from split chickpeas.
3. Grind split chickpeas coarsely. Don't add water while grinding.

4. Put coarsely ground split chickpeas in a bowl.
5. Sprinkle salt, crushed coriander seeds and asafoetida. Add grated ginger, finely chopped green chilies and chopped curry leaves. Mix well.
6. Now prepare round ball from the mixture. Press it gently.

7. Heat a thick bottom pan containing oil.
8. Deep fry it on a medium flame to make it crispy.
9. Serve with chutney or ketchup.