Tangy Dal Vada

Ingredients 

• 1½ cups split Bengal gram (chana dal)
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2-3 green chillies, chopped
• 6-8 cocktail onions, chopped
• 6-8 green olives, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2-3 pickled jalapenos slices, chopped
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste 
• Oil for deep-frying
• Green chutney to taste
• Coffee to serve

Method

1. Take Chana Dal in a bowl, add sufficient water, soak for 3-4 hours and drain. Transfer into a blender jar and blend to a coarse paste.
2. Transfer the coarsely ground dal into a bowl, add ginger, green chillies, cocktail onions, olives, onion, coriander leaves, capers, jalapenos, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
4. Divide the mixture into equal portions shape them into balls and flatten slightly. Slide them into hot oil and deep-fry till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
5. Arrange the vadas on a serving plate and serve hot with green chutney and cups of hot coffee.