Corn Parippu Vada

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chana dal / kadalaparippu

1 cup corn kernels

1 tsp ginger, finely chopped

3 green chillies, finely chopped

2 tbsp onion, finely chopped

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1 sprig curry leaves, chopped

2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

salt to taste

oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Wash and soak dal in water for 3-4 hours.
2. Drain the water from soaked dal and grind it along with corn kernels into a coarse paste.
3. Transfer to a bowl and add chopped green chillies, onion, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves, fennel seeds and salt and mix well with your hand.
4. If the mixture is not thick, add 2-3 tbsp gram flour and mix well.
5. Make small balls out of the mixture and flatten them with your palms.
6. Heat oil in a pan and drop the prepared parippuvadas gently to the hot oil and deep fry them on medium flame till they turn golden brown and crispy.
7. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with tea / coffee…