Spicy lentil crispies.  This is prepared during festivals and other occassions like weddings, house warming ceromonies etc., in Karnataka.

Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking Time

Ingredients:
1 Cup Kadalebele / Channa Dal / Bengal Gram
4 Green Chilies, Chopped finely
2 sprigs Curry Leaves, Chopped
4 sprigs Coriander Leaves, Chopped
1/2 tsp Asafoetida/Hing
1 Cup Fresh Grated Coconut
4 – 5 Dry Red Chilies, Coarsely ground
Oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste

Method:
Soak Dal for 2hrs. Grind the Dal coarsely without using water.  Remove to a mixing bowl. Add all the other ingredients and mix well. Heat Oil in a kadai. Shape the mixture into flat, small and round patties/ vadas and deep fry on low flame till golden brown.

Serve with Rice and Saaru/Rasam or Rice and Majjigehuli/Yoghurt based curry or drowned in Gojju known as Gojjambode. Can be served as an evening snack with Coffee.

Tags: Ambode, Amvade, Bengal Gram, Deep Fried, Lentils, Masala Vada, Snacks, Vada, Vade, Wada, Wade

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