Poha / Aval Vadai

     Poha /  Aval  Vadai:

 Aval vada is a yummy and delicious vada. It has been serve as a evening snack .Try it and enjoy the taste J

Ingredients :

·        Kadalai paruppu  / split channa dal– 1 cup

·        Aval / poha– ¼ cup

·        Rice flour – 1 spn (optional)

·        Onion – ½ cup finely chopped

·        Red chilli – 2

·        Asafetida – a pinch

·        Sombu – ¼ spn

·        Curry leaves - few

·        Coriander leaves – 2 spn finely chopped

·        Salt as needed

Preparation :

·        Soak kadalai  parupu in water for 1 hour .

·        Then  drain the water completely and blend it in a grinder with red chilli, salt , asafetida and sombu to a coarse paste.

·        Dry roast the  aval  for few secs.

Method :

·                Take the coarse paste in a bowl, add   roasted aval ,onion,curry leaves and coriander leaves and mix well and make them into a vadai batter consistency(like paruppu vadai or masala vadai)

·                Rice flour gives crispyness to the vada so add just one spoon.

·                Take small portion from the batter and flatten it slightly and form a disc shape.

·                Heat oil in a pan, drop the discs gently and fry both sides until golden brown.

·                Place it on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.

·                Repeat the same process for the rest of the vadai batter. Done!

                               

Yummy Aval  vadai is ready.. serve hot with a cup of tea or coffee J