Mixed Dal Vada(mixed lentil fritters)

Mixed Dal Vada(mixed lentil fritters) is very popular in South India, usually prepared as a side dish during festivals. Mixed dal vada is made by combining Channa Dal, Toor Dal, Urad Dal and Moong dal. The usage of urad dal makes the vada softer inside and the other dals gives a crispier crunch outside. This is a perfect snack for chilled winter weather. To make it more healthier, you can steam it instead of deep frying.

Ingredients: 1cup urad dal
                    1cup channa dal
                    1cup toor dal
                    1cup moong dal
                    1/2cup onion finely chopped
                    1/2cup onion chopped into cubes
                    1cup grated coconut
                    5-6 green chillies
                    1' ginger
                    1/2cup coriander leaves finely chopped
                    2cm cinnamon
                    4-5 cloves
                    a pinch of cooking soda
                    salt to taste
                    oil for deep frying

Method:1)soak all the dals together for 4-5hours.
             2)grind them together coarsely without adding water and keep aside.
             3)grind together coconut, onion cubes, green chillies, cinnamon, cloves and ginger coarsely
                without adding water. keep aside.
             4)in a bowl add finely chopped onions, coriander leaves, grinded dal, grinded coconut masala,
                salt, cooking soda and mix well.
             5)heat oil in a pan, make vadas(shape and size of your choice) from the above mixture and
                deep fry them until they turn golden brown.
             6)drain vadas on the kitchen towel. serve hot along with chutney of your choice.