No fry, just steam

Sandalwood actress Sangeetha Bhatt shares her favourite healthy Masala Vada recipe.

Update: 2017-12-28 21:05 GMT
Sandalwood actress Sangeetha Bhatt

Steamed Masala Vada

Ingredients  
 1 cup Toor dal soaked for 2-4 hours
 1/2 cup of split chickpeas (channa dal)
 1 inch ginger, chopped 
 Coriander, chopped
 2 to 3 green chilli, chopped (tt)
 2 to 3 tbsp grated coconut
 1/2 lemon
 1 tsp Jeera
 Salt to taste

Method
Grind the dal (don’t mash completely), add jeera and a pinch of salt to it. Mix ginger, coriander, green chilli, grated coconut with the dal. Check salt. 
Squeeze in lemon and bring together to form a dough. 
Shape the dough according to the desired shape and steam in an idli steamer for about 25-30 minutes. This dish can be served with ghee and chutney. 

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