Parippu vada

Parippu vada/ Dal Vada/ Masala Vadai /Lentil Fritters

Preparation time-2 hrs 20 min
Cooking time-10 min

Total time- 2 hrs 30 min

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

1. Chana Dal/ Kadala Parippu-200 gm
2. Toor Dal (Tuvara Parippu)-200 gm
3. Green Chilly-2 no.(finely chopped)
4. Shallot-6 no.(finely chopped)
5. Curry Leaves-6no. (finely chopped)
6. Asafoetida powder(Kayam)-1/2 tsp
7. Fennel Seeds( Perum jeerakam)-1/2tsp
8. Ginger-1 inch piece (finely chopped)
9. Salt - 1 teaspoon (according to your taste)
10. Oil - 5 tablespoon

Chana and Toor dal

Parippu vada

Method:
Step 1: Soak chana dal and toor dal in water for 2hrs. and drain water for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Crush the soaked dal in mixer grinder with salt and asfoetida powder.

Step 3: Add chopped pieces of green chilly, shallots,curry leaves,fennel seeds and ginger, keep it aside for 10 minutes. Take the mixture and make balls and flatten it with your hand.

Step 4: Pour 5 tablespoon oil in pan and heat it in medium flame.

Step 5:  Fry it deeply until it becomes golden brown color.

Parippu Vada

Now, Crispy Parippu Vada is ready

Tips and warnings
Drain the water thoroughly. Fry it in moderate flame. 

Suggestions
Antenatal diet

• Reduce chilli, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Cook on low flame 
• After frying, keep it on tissue paper for absorption of oil
• You can choose shallow frying with low  amount of oil
• You can add plenty of curry leaves, as it increases Heamoglobin level

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chilli, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Cook on low flame
• After frying, keep it on tissue paper for absorption of oil
• You can choose shallow frying with low  amount of oil
• You can add plenty of curry leaves, as it increases Heamoglobin level

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chilli, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Cook on low flame
• After frying, keep it on tissue paper for absorption of oil
• You can choose shallow frying with low  amount of oil
• You can add plenty of curry leaves, as it increases Heamoglobin level

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chilli, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure
• Cook on low flame 
• After frying, keep it on tissue paper for absorption of oil
• You can choose shallow frying with low  amount of oil

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chilli, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure
• Cook on low flame 
• After frying, keep it on tissue paper for absorption of oil
• You can choose shallow frying with low  amount of oil

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chilli, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure
• Cook on low flame 
• After frying, keep it on tissue paper for absorption of oil
• You can choose shallow frying with low  amount of oil

Diet for kids

• Reduce chilli, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and salt also
• After frying, keep it on tissue paper for absorption of oil
• You can choose shallow frying with low  amount of oil
• You can add plenty of curry leaves, as it increases Heamoglobin level