Milagu Vadai

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (milagu)
• 2 cups soaked and drained split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons rice flour
• 2-3 banana leaves, cut into 6 x 4 pieces
• Oil for greasing + deep frying

Method

1. Put the split skinless black gram in a mixer jar. Add black peppercorns and salt and grind well. Add ¼ cup water and grind to a fine paste.
2. Transfer the paste into a large bowl, add the rice flour and mix till well combined.
3. Heat oil in a kadai.
4. To make the vadais, take a small piece of a banana leaf and grease with oil. Take a small portion of the ground mixture on it. Dip your fingers in some water and flatten the mixture to make a small thick disc. Make a hole in the centre.
5. Gently slide in the prepared discs, a few at a time, and deep fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper.
6. Arrange them on a serving platter and serve hot.