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Masala wada (crisp-fried lentil snacks)

Rasheed from Good Food Live
India is a nation of national munchers - these crisp lentil snacks made by Chef Rasheed are a South Indian favourite

Masala wada (crisp-fried lentil snacks)

Method

1. Coarsely grind the drained lentils in a food processor or pound them in a mortar and pestle. The lentils should have a bit of texture and not be completely smooth. Tip them into a mixing bowl.

2. Add the shallots, green and red chillies, curry leaves, ginger and fennel seeds. Mix well and using your hands, shape the mixture into 3 cm diameter patties.

3. Deep fry in hot oil until crisp. Drain on absorbent paper and serve straight away with a dollop of Indian chutney.

Cooks Notes:
Bengal gram is also sold in Asian grocers and health food shops as chana dal.

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Serves: 3

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

Ingredients

100g split Bengal gram, soaked in water for 3 hours and drained
2 Shallots, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1 dried red chilli, chopped
6 curry leaves, chopped
1 piece of root ginger (2cm), grated
1 tsp Fennel seeds, oasted
vegetable oil for deep-frying