Gujarati Dal Vada

Vegan, flavorful and so addictive, this Gujarati Dal Vada is easy to make at home and requires only a handful of ingredients. Crispy from the outside and soft, spongy, and fluffy on the inside.

It is best enjoyed during the rainy season with sliced onions, green chutney, fried green chilies on the side, and of course a hot cup of tea.

Ingredients

- chilka moong dal - ginger - cilantro - onion - green chilies - cumin seeds

Soaking Moong Dal

Rinse chilka moong dal a couple of times in water. Soak the lentils in 6 cups of water for 4 to 5 hours.

After soaking, rub the dal between your fingers, so the skin will come off. Keep rubbing and massaging till 80% of the skin comes off.

Now drain the water and the skin will float on top, remove that too. Drain the soaked lentils very well. There should be no water in the soaked dal.

Add the soaked lentils, green chilies, and ginger to a food processor. Grind to a coarse mixture, without water. Add only if not able to grind at all.

Making Dal Vada Mixture

Transfer the batter to a bowl and add salt. Mix and stir vigorously with your clean hand for about 3 to 4 minutes. It will make the batter light, airy and fluffy.

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