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AMbode Recipe | Dal vada | Chana dal Vada

Watch the video for detailed instructions to make Ambode
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 ambode

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup chana dal (split chickpeas or split polished baby Garbanzo Beans). It is soaked for 2-3 hours and drained
  • 3 green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 10 curry leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ inch ginger
  • 1 pinch asafetida
  • 1¼ or cups enough oil to fry

Instructions
 

  • Put all the ingredients, except the oil, into a mixer and coarse grind it (takes only 3-4 pulses).
  • Once the mixture is coarse, remove into a bowl and mix it, to make sure everything is evenly mixed.
  • Keep the oil in a pan, on medium heat, to get ready for frying. To check whether the oil is ready, put a small piece of the mixture into the oil, and if it comes up to the top, then the oil is ready.
  • Take the mixture and make small balls, and flatten with your hand.
  • Place these in the oil, and leave it for around three minutes.
  • Flip the ambodes over.
  • Once the ambodes reach a golden brown color, remove, and place it on a paper towel to allow the excess oil to soak up.

Notes

Ambode can be served plain or with chutney, or even ketchup. Enjoy!