Ingredients :

• 1 Cup       Chawli daal 
• 1/2 Cup    Channa dal
• 1/2 Cup    Yellow Split Dal ( Moong Dhuli Dal )
• 2 tsp         Fenugreek Seeds
• 2 tsp         Coriander Seeds
• 1 tsp         Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp         Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp      Garam Masala
• 1/4 tsp       Asafoetida
• 1/4 tsp      Turmeric Powder
• 4               Cloves
• 5               Black Pepper
• 3               Green Chillies , chopped
• 1/2 tsp      Ginger, chopped
• Chopped Green Coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions :

1. Rinse well all the three dals and soak then overnight.
2. Grind all the dals coarsley . Scrape off the sides once or twice for a smooth blending. Add 1-2 tbsp water if needed. Keep aside.
3. Roughly Crush Cloves, Black Pepper and Coriander Seeds.
4. In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients and mix well Vada batter is ready. Keep aside.
5. Heat enough oil in a deep pan.
6. To check if the oil is hot, pour a drop of batter in the oil. The oil is ready if the batter sizzles and float at the surface, but it should not change its color immediately.
7. Then  slowly one by one drop the batter in the pan.
8. Make just enough vadas to fill the pan, do not overcrowd the pan.
9. Let them fry on medium heat, and deep-fry from both the sides till they become golden brown and crisp.
10. Drain on an absorbent paper napkin to remove the excess oil.
11. Serve hot crisp posh vadas with coriander chutney.

Note :

• You can also add some freshly chopped green fenugreek leaves or spinach leaves to the vada batter. These greens increase the nutritional value and add a nice crunch to these vadas.