Ingredients: Amaranth Leaves - 2 bunches, cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal), inch Ginger - grated, Green Chillies - finely chopped, teaspoon Asafoetida (hing), teaspoon Red Chilli powder, teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi), - to taste, Oil - for deep frying the fritters, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To prepare the Bhaji Vada, first clean, rinse and soak the chana dal in water for about 30 minutes.Drain the soaked chana dal in a colander and let it sit in the colander till all the excess water is drained.In the food mixer grind chana dal into a thick paste of coarse consistency. Transfer the chana dal paste to a large mixing bowl.Add the chopped amaranth leaves along with grated ginger, turmeric powder, red chili powder, green chili and salt. Combine well and check the taste to adjust the salt and spices.Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. While the oil is heating shape the Bhaji Vada mixture into flat and round balls using your palm.Gently place the fritter into the hot oil and deep fry from till crisp and golden from both the sides. Place the fried vadas in a plate lined with paper towel. Similarly fry the remaining Bhaji Vadas.Serve Bhaji Vada with the Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and a hot cup of Masala Chai on a rainy afternoon or evening time.