Spicy lentil fritters. Ambode is prepared during festivals and other occasions like weddings, house warming ceremonies etc., in Karnataka.
Cuisine: South 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.
