Medhu Vada (Sambar Vadai)

Ingredients:
1.Black gram ( Uzhuntham paruppu) - 2 glasses
2.Onion ( big) - 1 no ( finely chopped)
3.Green chillies - 2 nos ( finely chopped)
4.Whole Black pepper - 1 tbsp
5.Ginger - 1 tbsp ( finely chopped)
6.coriander leaves - 1 1/2 tbsp ( finely chopped)
7.Baking powder - 1/4 tsp
8.Salt - as reqd

Method:
1.Soak the dhal in the water for about 4 - 5 hrs.
2.Grind the dhal nicely with little water.
3.Add the rest of teh ingredients to this grounded dhal mixture and mix it well.
4.Heat the oil in the kadai.
5.Take the batter in the lemon size pat it with hands and make a hole in the centre.
6.Put it in the oil and deep fry it,till it turns golden brown.
7.Serve with chutney and sambar for the breakfast with Idli or for the evening Snacks.

[Note: The vada batter shouldnot be too watery.If it happens means add little rice flour,it will equalize the batter.Don't set aside the batter after mixing all the ingredients ,becoz the Onions will leaves the water.So,try to put vadas immediately.]