Title: Vada [Fried Bean Patties]
Categories: Asian Vegetable Bread Check
Yield: 3 Servings

1	c	Urad Daal [Black Lentils]
2	tb	Flour; or more
1	sm	Onion; chopped
1		Chile pepper; chopped
1	ts	Chili powder
1	ts	Salt
1	ts	Powdered ginger
1/4	ts	Baking soda

Soak urad daal using the quick soak method until softened. In a blender grind the daal [dal] with enough soaking water to make a thick, coarse paste. Add a little flour if the paste is to thin to form patties. Add the other ingredients, mix and let sit for a few minutes and up to an hour.

Fry small spoonfuls of the mixture, either as balls or as flattened patties in hot oil.

Jim Weller

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