Step-by-step
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firstly, in a large bowl soak ¾ cup chana dal, ¼ cup urad dal, ¼ cup toor dal and ¼ cup moong dal for 2 hours.
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drain off the water and rest for 10 minutes making sure the water drains off completely.
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now take ¼ cup of soaked dal and keep aside.
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transfer the remaining dal to the blender and add 2 chilli and 1 inch ginger.
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blend to a coarse paste without adding water. make sure to pulse and blend to avoid from batter formation.
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transfer the dal paste to a large mixing bowl.
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add reserved dal, 2 tbsp curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander, pinch hung and 1 tsp salt.
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squeeze and combine them well.
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furthermore, grease your hand with oil and prepare small balls, flatten the vada.
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and deep fry in hot oil. or preheat and bake at 180 degree celcius for 25 minutes or until it turns golden and crisp.
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also, stir occasionally till until the dal vada turns golden and crisp.
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finally, serve mix dal vada hot along with masala chai.
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Notes
- firstly, do not over soak the dal as it turns mushy when blending.
- also, add a green leafy vegetable like palak, dill or mint to make it flavourful.
- additionally, fry on medium flame to get a crunchy bite and golden rich colour.
- finally, mix dal vada recipe tastes great for 4 days when stored in an airtight container.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/mix-dal-vada-recipe-parippu-vada/