Paruppu vadai

Ingredients:
Chana Dal - 2 cups
Onion - 1/2 (chopped )
Green Chili - 1
Ginger - a small wedge
curry leaves - 1 stalk (optional)
Asafoetida - a pinch (optional)
salt to taste
oil
1.Soak the Chana dal in water for 3- 4 hrs.
2.Strain the chana dal and grind it coarsely by adding minimum water. Add curry leaves, green chili, ginger, salt along with chana dal and grind it.
3.Add asafoetida  and onion to the batter and make small round patties.
4.Heat oil in a kadai and allow drop the patties in it and deep fry it.
Enjoy with sauce or chutney