VADAKARI

Vadakari is a traditional South Indian side dish, which is often made from the left-over vadas / masala vadas.

Ingredients:

For vadas:
Chana dal ... 1 cup
fennel seeds / saunf ..  1 tsp
Red chillies ....... 1-2
Garlic cloves ... 2-3
Salt ... to taste

Soak dal for 2-3 hours. Grind coarsely adding all the ingredients.
Fry the vadas and set aside.

For the gravy:
Onions ... 1
Tomato ... 1
Red chilli powder .. 1/2 tsp
Garam masala ...... 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder .. 1/4 tsp
Salt ... to taste.
Coconut milk ..... 3-4 tbsps

For tempering:
Mustard seeds ... 1 tsp
Fennel seeds ...... 1 tsp
Cinnamon stick .. 1 small piece
Dry red chillies ... 1-2
Curry leaves .... 1 sprig
Asafoetida ..... a pinch
Oil

Method :
1.In a pan heat a little oil and add the tempering ingredients.
2. When they crackle, add the onion and saute until golden brown in colour.
3. Add the tomatoes, salt and spice powders. Saute until the tomatoes are cooked.
4. Add the coconut milk and give one boil.
5. When you are ready to serve, put the vada pieces and boil once.
Serve immediately.

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