1 lb split Chick Pea Lentils (kadala parippu)
1 onion chopped
2-3 green chilles chopped
1 red dried chillie chopped
About 3 cups oil for frying
salt

Soak the lentils in water for about 4-5 hours. Blend the all the ingredients except the Lentils in a blender or food processor.

Divide the lentils into 3 equal portions. Add one of these portions into the blender with rest of the ingredients and blend to a paste. Remove from blender or food processor put in a bowl.

Next blend another portion of the lentils halfway (partially broken pieces), add to bowl.

Add the last portion of lentils to bowl and mix throughly. Adjust seasoning.

Heat the oil in a fryer.

Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and make into patties. Fry till golden brown.

Serve hot with corriander/mint chutney or alone. (see recipe under Drinks and Snacks) Print this recipe       Email this recipe