Vada Curry (Lentil Fritters in Spicy Gravy) - Pungu’s Kitchen

Ingredients

• urad dal (split black gram): 1 cup
• chana dal (split chickpeas): 1/4 cup
• dried red chilies: 2-3
• ginger piece: 1-inch
• green chilies (optional, for extra spice): 2-3
• A handful of curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed for grinding
• Oil for deep frying
• oil: 2 tbsp
• large onion, finely chopped: 1
• tomato, finely chopped: 1
• ginger, minced: 1-inch
• cloves garlic, minced: 2-3
• green chilies, slit: 2
• turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
• red chili powder: 1 tsp
• coriander powder: 1 tbsp
• garam masala: 1/2 tsp
• cumin powder: 1/2 tsp
• fennel seeds (optional, for aroma): 1 tsp
• coconut milk (optional, for creaminess): 1/4 cup
• Water for the gravy
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing