Kalmi Vada

• Soak chana dal and moong dal for 4 hours

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• 1 cup chana dal
• 1/2 cup moong dal
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 inch ginger
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2-3 cups cooking oil for deep frying

1. 1Soak chana dal and moong dal for at least 4 hours.
2. 2Grind soaked chana dal and moong dal into a coarse paste using a food processor.
3. 3Transfer the dal mixture to a bowl and add mashed potatoes, chopped ginger, green chilies, cilantro, coriander powder, salt, asafoetida, and black pepper.
4. 4Mix ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined, then shape into 7-8 flattened patties.
5. 5Heat cooking oil in a deep frying pan until it is moderately hot.
6. 6Carefully place the formed patties into the hot oil and deep-fry until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain.
7. 7Allow the first-fried patties to cool for about 8 minutes.
8. 8Slice each cooled patty in half lengthwise using a knife.
9. 9Return the sliced patties to the hot oil for a second deep fry until they achieve a deeper golden-brown color and a crispy texture.
10. 10Remove from oil, drain excess oil, and serve.

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