Vada Curry

Ingredients

• •1 cup urad dal (split white lentils)
• •1/4 cup chana dal
• •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• •2-3 green chilies, chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• •2 cups tomato puree
• •1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• •2 teaspoons red chili powder
• •1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• •1 cup coconut milk
• •2 tablespoons oil
• •1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1Soak urad dal and chana dal for 4 hours, then grind into a thick batter without adding water; mix in cumin seeds, green chilies, coriander, and salt.
2. 2Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry spoonfuls of batter until golden brown vadas are formed; drain on paper towels.
3. 3In the same pan, heat oil and add ginger-garlic paste, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add tomato puree, red chili powder, and turmeric powder; cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
5. 5Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer, then gently add the fried vadas.
6. 6Simmer for 10-12 minutes until vadas are well-coated and the curry thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
7. 7Serve hot with rice or roti.

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