Split Bengal Gram /Chana Dal : ½ cup
Onion : 1
Green Chillies : 2 or 3
Garlic : 2 cloves
Ginger : 1 inch piece
Salt to taste
Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves
Oil for deep frying
Method :
Soak the chana dal in water for 4 hours and then drain. Grind the chana dal into a coarse paste along with green chillies, garlic and ginger. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces and set aside. Wash, peel and chop the plantain into pieces and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Mash the boiled plantain and set aside. Then add the chana dal paste, chopped coriander leaves, salt and chopped onion to the mashed plantain. Mix very well. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Apply little oil or water on palm. Take lemon size ball of plantain mixture, flatten them a little and deep fry them in hot oil till golden color on both sides evenly. Remove and place them on a tissue paper. Serve hot with tomato ketchup and a cup of Chai.
Gayathri's Cook Spot says
Vadai looks so tasty..
Hasna says
vada with plaintain?? lovely…love to follow ur blog…
Indie.Tea says
Wow, those look delicious, a perfect snack with a cup of afternoon tea or masala chai.
Sanjeeta kk says
I make similar vade with plantain flowers, these look delicious.
michelangelo in the kitchen says
Wonderful dish for a snack! Never used green bananas in cooking but I will now!!! What a delightful treat to serve as a surprise pass around food at the party! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!!!
chaitrali pathak says
crispy and delicious vadas…jst perfect
Suja Sugathan says
Perfect and tempting vadas..wish to grab one:)
Torviewtoronto says
banana is a delicious addition looks wonderful
MiniBinoy says
great snack!! i can imagine the yummy taste!!!WISH YOU AND FAMILY A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!