Chaat & Snacks
Chana Dal Vada
South Indian-style spiced lentil fritters that are crunchy and savory.
- Prep
- 2 hours soaking
- Cook
- 25 mins
- Serves
- 12 Vadas

The dals in this recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chana Dal, soaked
- 2 Dried Red Chilies
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- A few Curry Leaves
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- Oil for deep frying
Method
- 1
Soak chana dal for 2 hours. Drain completely and grind coarsely with red chilies and fennel seeds (do not add water).
- 2
Mix in the chopped onion and curry leaves. Add salt.
- 3
Shape small, flat discs from the mixture.
- 4
Deep fry in hot oil until they are deep golden brown and crispy.
