Parippu vada/Split peas fritters

Parippu vada or split peas fritters is a spicy and crunchy snack.It is a very common delicacy in Kerala and Tamilnadu and goes well with tea or coffee. These are healthy and nutritious as well. The spice level can be adjusted according to one's taste. This is a very easy to make recipe and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Split peas have to be soaked for 2-3 hours and then ground with the rest of the ingredients.

                                                                        Split peas

    Wash and soak in water for 2-3 hours           

 

                                                       Ingredients for grinding

  Grind the split peas first and then add rest of the ingredients and grind together into a coarse mixture

Deep fry in hot oil. Flip to the other side when one side is done.

Parippu vada/Split peas fritters

Recipe Type: Appetizer/snack

Cuisine: South Indian

Author: Betsy

Prep time: 30 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 50 mins

Serves: 10-15

These crispy crunchy deep fried snack is made of split peas and they're way too tasty. They're a South Indian delight and it's worth the try. This requires few ingredients and they're easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Yellow split peas(kadala parippu)--1 cup (Soak for 2-3 hours)


• Onion --1 medium chopped


• Green chilli or Dried chilli--2chopped


• Ginger--1inch piece chopped


• Curry leaf--1 sprig chopped


• Coriander leaves--2 table spoons chopped


• Salt to taste


• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Wash and drain the soaked split peas and transfer in to a food processor jar or in to a blender jar.(If you are using a blender grind in two batches) Grind till the dal is half ground.


2. Add all the chopped onion, chilli, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves and salt


3. and grind until coarsely ground.


4. Using a spoon, take some with your hand and try to make a ball. If it isn't forming grind for few more minutes. Please note that they need not be finely ground.


5. Remove from the food processor and shape into lemon-sized balls and then flatten (as seen in the picture).


6. Heat oil in a shallow frying pan and deep fry 2 or 3 fritters at a time on medium heat until golden brown.


7. Makes about 10--15 vadas. They taste awesome while still warm.

                                                      Enjoy while they're still warm

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