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කඩල පරිප්පු වඩ (Parippu Vadai) - Lentil Fritters

Sri Lankan · Sri Lanka · Kandy, Central Province

Golden, crunchy fritters made from lentils, perfect for an afternoon snack.

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min
Serves
6

Ingredients

  • 250 g chana dal
  • 2 medium onions
  • 5 pieces dry red chilies
  • 10 leaves curry leaves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

Method

  1. Soak chana dal in water for 3 hours and drain.
  2. Grind dal with red chilies to a coarse paste.
  3. Mix paste with chopped onions, curry leaves, and cumin.
  4. Shape into patties and fry till golden.

Chef's tips

  • Ensure dal is properly drained before grinding.
  • Adjust chili for desired spice level.
Recipe by Food Pulse Editors · worldofjoy.com/recipes/parippu-vadai---lentil-fritters