Ingredients: 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal) – soaked in water for 3-4 hours,1/2 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf),1/2 tablespoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),2 Green Chillies,8 Curry leaves,1/2 Onion – finely chopped,1/4 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves,1 inch Ginger – coarsely chopped,3 cloves Garlic,Salt – to taste,2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil,1/4 tablespoon Baking soda
Time in minutes: 215 Servings: 10 Course: Snack Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making Baked Chana Dal Vada Recipe, wash and soak dal for 3-4 hours. Rinse, drain and set aside.Preheat oven at 200 degree celsius.Take a blender or food processor, add chana dal, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, fresh coriander, ginger and garlic cloves ,salt to taste; grind it to coarse mixture. Add some water only if required.Now transfer mixture in a mmixing bowl, add chopped onion and baking powder.Apply some oil on palms and start shaping the mixture into 2-3 inch size flat discs and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.Bake for 18-20 mins or till the vadas turn to golden brown in colour.Take them out and let them cool down a bit. Serve Baked Chana Dal Vada Recipe warm with Mint chutney and Khajur Imli Chutney.