Crispy Uzhunnu vada is a perfect snack for evening tea. It is also a popular South Indian breakfast dish,usually served with coconut chutney.

Ingredients:

 2 cup urad dal, soaked in water for 5-6 hrs

1 finely chopped onion

3 green chillies, chopped

small piece ginger, finely chopped

few curry leaves, chopped

3/4-1 tsp pepper powder

1-2 tbsp rice powder

salt

oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Grind urad dal with salt by adding few drops of water into thick batter.
2. Transfer it into a bowl and add onion, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, pepper powder and rice powder and mix well.
3. Heat oil in a pan in medium flame.
4. Wet your palms with water, take little batter and make a ball. Place it on the palm, flatten it and make a hole in the centre.
5. Drop this slowly in the hot oil and fry till golden brown. Serve this with chutney.