Uzhunnu Vada

Uzhunnu Vada

Ingredients

1. Black gram (Uzhunnu parippu) - 400 g
2. Raw rice (Pachari) - 4 teaspoon
3. Black pepper - 15 nos
4. Green chillies - 7 - 8 nos
5. Ginger - a small piece
6. Asafoetida(Kayam) - 1/2 teaspoon
7. Coriander leaves(chopped) - 3 teaspoon
8. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
9. Salt - to taste
10. Oil for deep frying

Preparation Method

1. Soak black gram with raw rice and pepper for 4 hrs.
2. Cut ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves and curry leaves into very small pieces.
3. Grind black gram with as much less water as possible.
4. Add asafoetida and salt while grinding.
   :- The batter should be too thick to stick on hands. The black gram should not be ground too nicely. It should be a little rough.
5. Remove the batter into a bowl and add chopped green chillies, ginger, , coriander leaves and curry leaves.
6. Heat oil in a fry pan.
7. Apply cold water on your left hand and take a little batter of the size of a lemon on it.
8. Press it softly to get a flat round shape.
9. Make a hole in the middle with wet finger.
10. Put them in the hot oil and deep fry.
11. Repeat the procedure for the remaining batter.
    :- Serve with sambar or chutney.
    :- If the hands are dry, the batter will stick on to your hands. So make sure your hands and fingers are wet.