Masala Wada is a popular dish from Karnataka. It is usually served during festivals as part of the festive platter. It is commonly called as Ambode in Kannada.

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 cup bengal gram 
• 1 teaspoon rice flour 
• 4 green chillies 
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 
• 1/2 inch ginger 
• coriander leaves finely cut
• curry leaves ( tear them)
• salt
• oil for frying

METHOD :

Soak bengal gram for one hour. Grind coarsely along with green chillies,cumin  and ginger. Add salt, coriander leaves and curry leaves. Mix well. Heat oil in a kadai. Make small wadas  between palm and slowly let them in the oil. Fry until golden in colour. Serve hot .

handy hint : Add little water while grinding the dal. Use the soaked water to grind it. Wadas made thin are crisper while those made slightly thick turn to be soft.

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