Channa dal vada

Ingredients:

• Channa dal (split gram dal) - 1 cup

• Soui ki bhaaji - 1 medium bunch - finely chopped (It is also known as Dill in english and Suwa in hindi)
• Onion - 1 - 2 - finely chopped
• Garlic pods - 5 -6
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Garam masala pwdr - half tsp
• Green chilies - 2 - 3
• Coriander leaves a hand full - chopped
• Baking soda - half tsp
• Salt
• Oil for frying

Method:

1. Soak channa dal in water for 4 - 5 hrs, drain the water and grind this coarsely (do not add water) keep aside.
2. In a blender add garlic pods, green chilies, garam masala pwdr and blend it (do not add water).
3. Take a wide bowl add channa dal paste, the above blended masala, onion, soui ki bhaaji, coriander, salt , baking soda and ginger garlic paste, mix well.
4. Take a flat pan for frying, heat oil. Take small quantity of the above mix and flatten it with your hands and gently slip it into the oil and shallow fry until golden brown on both the sides on medium heat.