Parippu Vada is one of my favorite Tea time snacks which I have always enjoyed and devoured..
This recipe is an easy version of it. Perfect for a busy mom with cute hungry kids!

Ingredients :

1. A cup of Yellow split peas. Choose any version you like. The best is Kadalaparippu but you can also choose Thuvaraparippu. Soak the peas in water for few hours.

2. Chopped onion or shallots - a handful should be enough

3. Chopped green chilly - two or three

4. Chopped Curry leaves, You can also add chopped mint leaves. Mint adds a very diff flavor.

5. Chopped ginger.

6. Salt as needed.

7. Oil for frying. Use vegetable oil if possible. Else any oil as per your convenience.

Method of preparation:

Coarsely grind the Soaked Yellow split peas with less water. You should see halves of some peas. The consistency should be in such a way that the batter should not be too loose. You should be able to make small balls out of it. So use as much less water as you can.

Mix this batter with all the ingredients as given above from 2 to 6. 

After the mixture is ready, heat the oil in a pan.
Now,.... I use this tip to make easy balls from the batter. Dip your hand in cold water to make easy balls out of the mixture that you have already prepared. Even if the water consistency is more in the batter, this tip always works !!
Press the balls with your fingers to get the traditional Parippu Vada shape :-)

Fry each one in oil till golden brown.
Tasty crunchy Parippu Vada is Ready!!!!

Special Thanks to my good friend Prameela....!


























~Planju !!!!