Vadakari (Spicy Lentil Curry) Recipe

Directions Grind the soaked channa dhal with ginger,garlic ,little salt and make a coarse paste.

Shape the coarse paste into small vada's and deep fry them. The vada's can be taken out little early and not necessary to fry them till they are golden brown.

Scramble the vada's after cooling them and keep aside.

Now in a pan pour little oil and then add mustard, fennel seeds, curry leaves, bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves and cardomom.

Fry lengthwise chopped onions, chopped tomatoes and slited chillies along with the above ingredients.

Add turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt to the mixture.

Add 1cup of water, close the lid and leave for 10-12 minutes in medium flame.

Once you feel all the ingredients is cooked well, start adding this scrambled vadas in the gravy.

Mix gently, keep on low flame for 8-10 minutes. Finally add fresh coriander and serve.

This dish goes well with Idli & Dosa.