Vadais – Lentil Chilli Patties….

• YIELD: 16 Patties
• PREP: 10 mins
• COOK: 15 mins
• READY IN: 8 hrs 25 mins

Crispy, tasty little Indian street snacks. You won't be able to stop at one.

Ingredients

• 250 g red lentils (masoor dal) soaked in water for 8 hours
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 onion diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 red 'birds eye' chillis
• 1/2 cup corainder roughly chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp coconut oil to cook with

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cover the lentils in water and soak overnight.
2. Drain the lentils through a colander, and pour into a blender.
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend them until combined, and roll into small, palm sized balls
4. In a large, non stick frying pan, heat up the coconut oil
5. Lightly cook the Vadais until golden brown on each side
6. Drain them on a paper towel, and serve them warm, with coconut yoghurt to dip

• CUISINE: Indian
• COURSE: Appetizer
• SKILL LEVEL: Easy