Vada Sambar

PREPARATION

Sambar 

1. Soak 200 grams yellow split peas in warm water for 1-2 hours.

2. Take a pot add 200 grams yellow split peas, 700 milliliters of water, 100 grams bottle gourd, 100 grams tomato, 100 grams eggplant, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon

turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons sambar masala, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida and mix all the ingredients well. 

3. On another side Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pan. Add 5 dry red chili, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili and stir. Add 3 curry leaf, 1

teaspoon salt, 100 milliliters of tamarind water and stir.

4. Add this mixture to curry and mix. Cook till vegetables are cooked.

Vada

1. Take a mixer. Add 200 grams split black gram and blend in mixer to make a smooth fluffy batter.

2. Transfer into a bowl, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon green chili, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and mix well.

3. Wet your palms with water and take some batter in your palm. With the help of your hand, shape the batter first and then make a hole in the center with a thumb.

4. Gently slide the doughnut shaped vada into medium hot oil. Fry the vadas till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.

5. Serve with sambar and coconut chutney.