Sambar Vada

Ingredients :

Black gram(Uzhunnuparippu) - 250 gm
Soda-bi-carb - A pinch
Salt – As reqd
Oil for deep frying

Preparation :

1)Soak black gram overnight. 2)Drain off the excess water. 3)Grind it in a grinder without using water. 4)Heat oil in a pan. 5)By the time the oil gets heated, beat the mixture with a little water till it becomes fluffy. 6)Add salt and soda-bi-carb. 7)Wet your palm and spread 1 tbsp of the mixture on it and make a hole in the center to get the desired shape. Carefully remove it from your palm and fry them to a golden brown colour. 8)While serving, put these vadas in a bowl of Sambar topped with chopped coriander leaves. :- Makes 25 Vadas.