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Paruppu Vadai (Lentil Patties)

Paruppu Vadai (Lentil Patties), a popular South Indian snack prepared with dhal and spices. Deliciously crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
(Makes 20 patties)
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Snack
Cuisine : Indian, Malaysian
Keyword : paruppu vadai
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings : 10
Calories : 100kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chana dhal (rinsed and soak overnight) (380g)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed and chopped)
  • 1 red chili (seeds removed and chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (toasted)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 sprig curry leaves (stem removed and finely sliced)
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • Drain chana dhal. Place into a food processor together with salt. Process coarsely or until desired consistency. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add onion, green jalapeno pepper, red jalapeno pepper, cumin seeds, garam masala, and curry leaves into the bowl. Mix well.
  • Shape dough into patties about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a deep sauce pan. Gently drop lentil patties into hot oil over medium low heat and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove, drain on a metal strainer.
  • Serve warm with coconut chutney if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal
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