Vada curry

Vada Curry is a chennai special .This can be made with left over vada too. Vada Curry is a good combination with all the south specials like dosa or idly or appam .

Serves : 4

Cooking Time : 30 min

Ingredients :

Cinnamon 1"

Mustard 1/4tsp

Urad dhal 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves a few

Red chilly 1 or 2

Onion 1 (chopped )

Tomatoes 2 (chopped )

Turmeric 1/4tsp

Oil 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Grind to paste:

Coconut 1 cup(grated )

Puffed gram dhal 1-11/2 tbsp

Fennel 1/2 tsp

Poppy seeds 1 tsp

Garlic 2 pearls

Ginger 1/2"

Coriander powder 3/4 tsp

Chilly Powder 1/2-3/4 tsp

Method :

In a pan heat oil throw in cinnamon , let it splutter.

Add mustard ,urad dhal ,let it splutter.

Add curry leaves and red chillies ,allow it to splutter.

Add onions , a pinch of salt and toss till transparent.

Add the tomatoes and fry till mushy.

Add turmeric powder and give a toss.

Add the ground paste , salt and give it a toss.

Add water ,give a mix.

Allow it to boil ,till raw smell leaves.

Just before switching off the flame ,crumble the vada and stir it.

Garnish with coriander leaves .

Note :

Add the vada just before serving .