Vazhaipoo Vadai

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Banana Flower , vazhaipoo, cleaned and finely chopped
	1 cup	Chana dal
	2 tablespoons	Toor Dal
	2 tablespoons	Rice flour
	2 tablespoons	Onion , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , finely chopped
	1 tablespoon	Curry Leaf , finely chopped
	2 teaspoons	Fennel Seed
	2 teaspoons	Ginger , finely chopped
	2 teaspoons	Chili , finely chopped
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the chana dal and toor dal together and soak them in water for about 2 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dals and grind them coarsely without adding water.
3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine the coarsely ground dal, chopped banana flower, rice flour, onions, coriander leaves, curry leaves, fennel seeds, ginger, green chilies, and salt.
4. 4 Mix well to form a dough-like consistency. If the mixture is too dry, sprinkle a little water.
5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Take a small portion of the mixture, shape it into a flat disc, and carefully slide it into the hot oil.
7. 7 Fry the vadai until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
8. 8 Remove and drain the excess oil on paper towels.
9. 9 Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
10. 10 Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.