• blend the soaked dal, 2 chilli and 1 inch ginger to a coarse paste without adding water.
• add reserved dal, 2 tbsp curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander, pinch hing and 1 tsp salt. squeeze and combine them well.
• furthermore, grease your hand with oil and prepare small balls, flatten the vada.

• and deep fry in hot oil. or preheat and bake at 180 degree celcius for 25 minutes or until it turns golden and crisp.
• also, stir occasionally till until the dal vada turns golden and crisp.
• finally, serve mix dal vada hot along with masala chai.

notes:

• firstly, do not over soak the dal as it turns mushy when blending.
• also, add a green leafy vegetable like palak, dill or mint to make it flavourful.
• additionally, fry on medium flame to get a crunchy bite and golden rich colour.
• finally, mix dal vada recipe tastes great for 4 days when stored in an airtight container.