Uzhunnu Vada - Pungu's Kitchen

Ingredients

• urad dal (split black gram): 1 cup
• green chilies (finely chopped): 3
• onion (finely chopped, optional): 1 small
• ginger (grated or finely chopped): 1-inch piece
• curry leaves (chopped): 1-2 sprigs
• coriander leaves (finely chopped): 2 tbsp
• black peppercorns (optional): 1/2 tsp
• cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying