Uddina vada

Ingredients (Serves 2):
1 cup black dal (uddina bele)
2 Tbsp shredded coconut
1 tsp crushed pepper
3 green chilli - finely diced
1  tsp grated ginger
1 Tbsp finely chopped curry leaves
1 Tbsp rice flour
Salt
Pinch of baking soda
Oil for deep frying

Method:
1) Soak black dal in water for 2-3 hours. Remove excess water and grind it into fine paste. Do not add more than 3 Tbsp of water while grinding
2) Mix this with the rest of the ingredients. Check for salt.
3) Cut a baking paper into a square 4x4 inch square and oil it. Take about 2-3 tbsp of the paste and press it into a circle. Make a hole in the centre
4) Gently drop this into heated oil and fry until golden brown.

Serve with sambar and coriander chutney