Vada Curry / Side Dish for Idly & Dosa

• Bengal gram dal / Channa dal                - 2 cup
• Saunf                                                   - 1 tsp
• Red chilly                                              - 2
• Bay leaf                                                - 1
• Cloves                                                  - 2
• Cinnamon                                             - 1
• Cumin                                                   - ½ tsp
• Onion                                                   - 2
• Green chilly                                           - 1 or 2
• Ginger garlic paste                                - 1 tbsp
• Tomato                                                 - 2
• Turmeric pwd                                        - ¼ tsp
• Red chilly pwd                                      - ½ tbsp
• Coriander pwd                                       - ½ tbsp
• Oil to fry
• Salt to taste
• Curry & coriander leaves

1. Wash and soak Bengal gram dal for 2 hrs.
2. Drain water completely and grind coarsely  with saunf, red chilly and  salt.
3. Add little water and grind to thick coarse batter.
4. Add finely chopped onions and mix well.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan.
6. Spread the batter in small portions in hot oil.
7. Deep fry in medium flame to golden.

8. Remove and keep aside in a tissue paper.

1. Heat oil in a pan, splutter bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and cumin seeds.
2. Sauté chopped onions and green chillies until golden.
3. Add ginger garlic paste, fry well till the raw smell disappears..
4. Add mashed tomatoes and keep the heat in medium and let the tomatoes cook.
5. Once the oil leaves the surface, add turmeric pwd, red chilly pwd, coriander pwd and salt.
6. Now add 3 cups of  water and allow to boil covered for 5 mins.
7. When the gravy thickens, add the fried vadas slightly scrambling them.
8. Stir  well and let it simmer until the vada soaks up all the liquid from the gravy.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander and curry leaves.

10. Delicious , tasty Vadacurry is ready to enjoy with hot soft idli &  golden crisp dosa..:)

      Cheers,