Vazhaipoo Vadai

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Ingredients

1 cup	banana flower (vazhaipoo), cleaned and finely chopped
1 cup	chana dal (Bengal gram)
2 tablespoons	toor dal (pigeon peas)
2 tablespoons	rice flour
2 tablespoons	finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons	finely chopped coriander leaves
1 tablespoon	finely chopped curry leaves
2 teaspoons	fennel seeds
2 teaspoons	ginger, finely chopped
2 teaspoons	green chilies, 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.