Fried Snacks with Masoor Beans(Dal)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes

Ingredients:
2 cups of masoor beans
1 & 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 to 3 chopped green chili
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Salt to taste around 1 tsp

Optional:

For exotic taste you can add :
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder

Description:

1. Wash and soak masoor beans  for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Drain and grind to make a paste.
3. Add chopped onion,green chillies,cilantro or any of your favorite herbs and salt.
4. Mix it well and keep it aside.
5. Heat 3 cups of oil in a pan or wok.
6. When the oil is smoking hot, lower the heat.
7. Fry in medium heat.
8. Make flat shape like vada and deep fry it both sides for 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Serve it hot with your favorite sauce.

Enjoy and have fun.

Tips: You can grind the masoor beans a lot at a time then  save extra paste for later use by keeping it in the refrigerator. The paste will remain good for 7 to 8 days. But not to mix any onion or herbs. It will become saggy