Masala Vada

• bengal gram dhal 1 cup
• finely chopped onions 1/4 cup
• green chillies 7
• crushed ginger 1 tsp(optional)
• chopped coriander and curry leaves 2 tbsp
• salt as required
• oil enough to deep fry

Soak dhal in water for 2 hours. Drain water completely and grind to coarse paste. Add salt and other ingredients. Make lemon sized balls, flatten and deep fry in hot oil. 8 to 10 vadas can be deep fried at a time or till oil holds. Serve hot with pickle.